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Memphis, Tenn.
Mayor: A. C. Wharton, Jr. (to 2016) 2010 census population (rank): 646,889 (20); % change: -0.5; Male: 307,019 (47.5%); Female: 339,870 (52.5%); White: 190,120 (29.4%); Black: 409,687 (63.3…Rowlandson, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Rowlandson, ThomasRowlandson, Thomasrōˈləndsən [key], 1756–1827, English caricaturist, b. London. He studied at the Royal Academy and in Paris, but his passion for gambling prevented…Ponca
(Encyclopedia) Ponca, Native North Americans whose language belongs to the Siouan branch of the Hokan-Siouan linguistic stock (see Native American languages). According to tradition the group lived…Fossey, Dian
(Encyclopedia) Fossey, DianFossey, Dianfôˈsē, fŏsˈē [key], 1932–85, American zoologist, b. San Francisco, who lived and worked with the mountain gorillas of central Africa, adding immeasurably to the…Vaughan, Sarah
(Encyclopedia) Vaughan, Sarah (Sarah Lois Vaughan), 1924–90, American jazz singer, b. Newark, N.J. Nicknamed “Sassie” and “the divine one,” she studied piano and organ, began singing in her church…Isaac BACHARACH, Congress, NJ (1870-1956)
BACHARACH Isaac , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Philadelphia, Pa., January 5, 1870; moved to New Jersey in 1881 with his parents, who settled in Atlantic City; attended the public…Isaac COLES, Congress, VA (1747-1813)
COLES Isaac , a Representative from Virginia; born in Richmond, Va., March 2, 1747; educated at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va.; served as a colonel of militia during the…Isaac DARLINGTON, Congress, PA (1781-1839)
DARLINGTON Isaac , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near West Chester, Chester County, Pa., December 13, 1781; attended Friends School at Birmingham, Chester County, Pa.; taught in the…BLOOM, Isaac, Congress, NY (1747-1803)
BLOOM, Isaac, a Representative from New York, born in Jamaica, Queens County, N.Y., about 1716; moved to Dutchess County about 1740; captain of minutemen of Charlotte precinct, Dutchess County, N…Isaac CLEMENTS, Congress, IL (1837-1909)
CLEMENTS Isaac , a Representative from Illinois; born near Brookville, Franklin County, Ind., March 31, 1837; attended the common schools; was graduated from the Indiana Asbury College (now De…Trending
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