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James Streshly JACKSON, Congress, KY (1823-1862)

JACKSON James Streshly , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Fayette County, Ky., September 27, 1823; pursued classical studies in Centre College, Danville, Ky.; was graduated from Jefferson…

John George JACKSON, Congress, VA (1777-1825)

JACKSON John George , a Representative from Virginia; born in Buckhannon, Va. (now West Virginia), September 22, 1777; moved with his parents to Clarksburg in 1784; received an English training…

Joseph Webber JACKSON, Congress, GA (1796-1854)

JACKSON Joseph Webber , a Representative from Georgia; born at Cedar Hill, near Savannah, Ga., December 6, 1796; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced;…

Richard JACKSON, Jr., Congress, RI (1764-1838)

JACKSON Richard, Jr. , a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Providence, R.I., July 3, 1764; completed preparatory studies in the schools of Providence and Pomfret, Conn.; entered the…

William Purnell JACKSON, Congress, MD (1868-1939)

Senate Years of Service: 1912-1914 Party: Republican JACKSON William Purnell , a Senator from Maryland; born in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Md., January 11, 1868; attended the public schools of…

William Terry JACKSON, Congress, NY (1794-1882)

JACKSON William Terry , a Representative from New York; born in Chester, Orange County, N.Y., December 29, 1794; attended the common schools and later studied surveying; taught school in Goshen…

Clay, Henry

(Encyclopedia) Clay, Henry, 1777–1852, American statesman, b. Hanover co., Va. In 1828, Clay again supported Adams for President, and Jackson's success bitterly disappointed him. Although he…