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Thomas GRIFFIN, Congress, VA (1773-1837)

GRIFFIN Thomas , a Representative from Virginia; born in Yorktown, Va., in 1773; pursued classical studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced; also engaged in agricultural…

Canberra

(Encyclopedia) Canberra Canberra kănˈbərə [key], city (2020 pop. 457,000), capital of Australia, in the Australian…

monsters and imaginary beasts

(Encyclopedia) monsters and imaginary beasts. The mythologies and legends of ancient and modern cultures teem with an enormous variety of monsters and imaginary beasts. A great number of these are…

Anthony Jerome GRIFFIN, Congress, NY (1866-1935)

GRIFFIN Anthony Jerome , a Representative from New York; born in New York City April 1, 1866; attended the public schools, City College, Cooper Union, and the New York University Law School; was…

Charles Hudson GRIFFIN, Congress, MS (1926-1989)

GRIFFIN Charles Hudson , a Representative from Mississippi; born on a farm near Utica, Miss., May 9, 1926; educated at Utica High School, Hinds Junior College, and graduated from Mississippi State…

Daniel Joseph GRIFFIN, Congress, NY (1880-1926)

GRIFFIN Daniel Joseph , a Representative from New York; born in Brooklyn, N.Y., March 26, 1880; attended the parochial schools, St. Laurent College, near Montreal, Canada, and St. Peter's College…

John King GRIFFIN, Congress, SC (1789-1841)

GRIFFIN John King , a Representative from South Carolina; born near Clinton, Laurens County, S.C., August 13, 1789; pursued an academic course; engaged as a planter; served in the State house of…

Levi Thomas GRIFFIN, Congress, MI (1837-1906)

GRIFFIN Levi Thomas , a Representative from Michigan; born in Clinton, Oneida County, N.Y., May 23, 1837; moved with his parents to Rochester, Oakland County, Mich., in 1848; was graduated from…

John Griffin CARLISLE, Congress, KY (1834-1910)

Senate Years of Service: 1890-1893 Party: Democrat CARLISLE John Griffin , a Representative and a Senator from Kentucky; born in Campbell (now Kenton) County, Ky., September 5, 1834; attended the…