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Garnett, Richard

(Encyclopedia) Garnett, Richard, 1835–1906, English librarian and author. From 1851 until his retirement in 1899 he was connected with the British Museum, which he served with great distinction.…

Roman Conrad PUCINSKI, Congress, IL (1919-2002)

PUCINSKI Roman Conrad , a Representative from Illinois; born in Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y., May 13, 1919; attended the public schools in Chicago, Ill.; attended Northwestern University, Evanston,…

Conrad George SELVIG, Congress, MN (1877-1953)

SELVIG Conrad George , a Representative from Minnesota; born in Rushford, Fillmore County, Minn., October 11, 1877; attended the public schools and was graduated from Rushford High School in 1895…

Dietrich Conrad SMITH, Congress, IL (1840-1914)

SMITH Dietrich Conrad , a Representative from Illinois; born in Ost Friesland, Hanover, Germany, April 4, 1840; immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Pekin, Tazewell…

Harry Conrad GAHN, Congress, OH (1880-1962)

GAHN Harry Conrad , a Representative from Ohio; born in Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, April 26, 1880; attended the public schools; taught school three years; was graduated from the law department…

Lucas Conrad ELMENDORF, Congress, NY (1758-1843)

ELMENDORF Lucas Conrad , a Representative from New York; born in Kingston, N.Y., in 1758; was graduated from Princeton College in 1782; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1785 and practiced;…

Charles Magill CONRAD, Congress, LA (1804-1878)

Senate Years of Service: 1842-1843 Party: Whig CONRAD Charles Magill , a Senator and a Representative from Louisiana; born in Winchester, Frederick County, Va., December 24, 1804; moved with his…

John Conrad BUCHER, Congress, PA (1792-1851)

BUCHER John Conrad , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Harrisburg, Pa., December 28, 1792; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in…

Boeing, William Edward

(Encyclopedia) Boeing, William Edward, 1881–1956, American aviation pioneer and executive, b. Detroit. After attending Yale's Sheffield Scientific School (1899–1902), he moved (1903) to Gray's Harbor…