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Cockran, William Bourke

(Encyclopedia) Cockran, William BourkeCockran, William Bourkekŏkˈrən [key], 1854–1923, American political leader, b. Co. Sligo, Ireland. He emigrated to New York City at the age of 17 and in 1876 was…

timberline

(Encyclopedia) timberline, elevation above which trees cannot grow. Its location is influenced by the various factors that determine temperature, including latitude, prevailing wind directions, and…

White, William Allen

(Encyclopedia) White, William Allen, 1868–1944, American author, b. Emporia, Kans., studied (1886–90) at Kansas State Univ. As owner and editor of the Emporia Gazette from 1895 until his death, he…

Wives and Children of the Presidents

This table displays data about the spouses of U.S. Presidents, including the years of birth, death, and marriage, as well as the gender and number of children for each couple. See also The First…

Albert McKinley RAINS, Congress, AL (1902-1991)

RAINS Albert McKinley , a Representative from Alabama; born in Grove Oak, De Kalb County, Ala., March 11, 1902; attended the public schools, Snead Seminary, Boaz, Ala., State Teachers College,…

William Brown McKINLEY, Congress, IL (1856-1926)

Senate Years of Service: 1921-1926 Party: Republican McKINLEY William Brown , a Representative and a Senator from Illinois; born in Petersburg, Menard County, Ill., September 5, 1856; attended…

William McKINLEY, Jr., Congress, OH (1843-1901)

McKINLEY William, Jr. , a Representative from Ohio and 25th President of the United States; born in Niles, Ohio, January 29, 1843; attended the public schools, Poland Academy, and Allegheny College…

Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore RooseveltBorn: 10/27/1858Birthplace: New York City, N.Y. Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City on Oct. 27, 1858. A Harvard graduate, he was early interested in ranching, in…

Welterweight

1892–94 Mysterious Billy Smith1894–96 Tommy Ryan1896 Kid McCoy11896– 1900 Mysterious Billy Smith1900 Rube Ferns1900–01 Matty Matthews1901 Ruby Ferns1901–04 Joe Walcott1904 Dixie Kid11904–06…