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Frémont, John Charles
(Encyclopedia) Frémont, John Charles, 1813–90, American explorer, soldier, and political leader, b. Savannah, Ga. He taught mathematics to U.S. naval cadets, then became an assistant on a surveying…Harrisburg
(Encyclopedia) Harrisburg. <1> City (2020 pop. 8,219), seat of Saline co., SE Ill; founded c. 1852. In the mid-19th century, it was a center of…John Albert WHITAKER, Congress, KY (1901-1951)
WHITAKER John Albert , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Russellville, Logan County, Ky., October 31, 1901; attended the public schools, Bethel College, and the University of Kentucky;…Gielgud, Sir John
(Encyclopedia) Gielgud, Sir John (Arthur John Gielgud)Gielgud, Sir Johngĭlˈg&oobreve;d [key], 1904–2000, English actor, director, and producer. A grandnephew of Ellen Terry, Gielgud made his…Winthrop, John, 1588–1649, governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony
(Encyclopedia) Winthrop, John, 1588–1649, governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony, b. Edwardstone, near Groton, Suffolk, England. Of a landowning family, he studied at Trinity College, Cambridge,…John Strother PENDLETON, Congress, VA (1802-1868)
PENDLETON John Strother , a Representative from Virginia; born near Culpeper, Culpeper County, Va., March 1, 1802; pursued preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1824 and…Kemble, Roger
(Encyclopedia) Kemble, Roger, 1721–1802, English actor and manager. During his years as the leader of a traveling company, he married (1753) Sarah Wood, 1735–1806, an actress. They had 12 children,…Maxwell, William Keepers, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Maxwell, William Keepers, Jr., 1908–2000, American novelist, short-story writer, and editor, b. Lincoln, Ill. Educated at the Univ. of Illinois and Harvard, he began his career as a…Dingell, John David, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Dingell, John David, Jr., 1928–2019, American congressman, b. Colorado Springs, Colo.; grad. Georgetown Univ. (B.S., 1949; J.D., 1952). He served in the Army (1944–46) and after a…William John BROWNING, Congress, NJ (1850-1920)
BROWNING William John , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Camden, N.J., April 11, 1850; attended the Friends' School; at an early age engaged in the wholesale dry goods business in Camden…Trending
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