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Sidney Tracy HOLMES, Congress, NY (1815-1890)

HOLMES Sidney Tracy , a Representative from New York; born in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, N.Y., August 14, 1815; moved with his parents to Morrisville, Madison County, N.Y., in 1819;…

John Holmes BURLEIGH, Congress, ME (1822-1877)

BURLEIGH John Holmes , a Representative from Maine; born in South Berwick, York County, Maine, October 9, 1822; attended the local academy; became a sailor when sixteen years of age and…

Holm Olaf BURSUM, Congress, NM (1867-1953)

Senate Years of Service: 1921-1925 Party: Republican BURSUM Holm Olaf , a Senator from New Mexico; born at Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, February 10, 1867; attended the public schools; moved…

John Holmes PRENTISS, Congress, NY (1784-1861)

PRENTISS John Holmes , a Representative from New York; born in Worcester, Mass., April 17, 1784; attended local and private schools; foreman of the New York Evening Post in 1808; moved to…

Milton Holmes WELLING, Congress, UT (1876-1947)

WELLING Milton Holmes , a Representative from Utah; born in Farmington, Davis County, Utah, January 25, 1876; attended the common schools, the Latter-day Saints' University, and the University of…

Notable Summer Olympians, A-Z

Abebe Bikila Related Links All-Time Leading Medal Winners Quiz: Memorable Ceremonies Olympics Timeline Summer Olympics Through The Years A-D | E-J | K-P | R-Z Agassi, Andre, Tennis Ali,…

New Zealand literature

(Encyclopedia) New Zealand literature. In the 20th cent. New Zealand developed a vital literary tradition, though only a few of its authors are well-known outside its islands: Katherine Mansfield,…