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Orchard House

Orchard House Concord, Massachusetts Author Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) lived in Orchard House with her family for nearly 20 years and is thought to have written her classic novel Little…

Yes, Dear

CBSMonday 8:30–9:00 p.m. Cast:Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Liza Snyder, Mike O'Malley Two young couples navigate parenting with two distinct styles. Greg and Kim Warner (Anthony Clark…

John Lampkin TAYLOR, Congress, OH (1805-1870)

TAYLOR John Lampkin , a Representative from Ohio; born in Stafford County, near Fredericksburg, Va., March 7, 1805; completed preparatory studies; studied law in Washington, D.C.; was admitted to…

James Minor QUARLES, Congress, TN (1823-1901)

QUARLES James Minor , a Representative from Tennessee; born near Louisa Court House, Louisa County, Va., February 8, 1823; attended the common schools; in 1833 moved to Kentucky with his father…

Laban Theodore MOORE, Congress, KY (1829-1892)

MOORE Laban Theodore , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Wayne County, Va. (now West Virginia), near Louisa, Ky., January 13, 1829; attended Marshall Academy in Virginia and was graduated…

Rostand, Edmond

(Encyclopedia) Rostand, EdmondRostand, EdmondĕdmôNˈ rôstäNˈ [key], 1868–1918, French poet and dramatist. In 1890 appeared his first volume of verse, Les Musardises. His first plays were light,…

Barney, Joshua

(Encyclopedia) Barney, JoshuaBarney, Joshuabärˈnē [key], 1759–1818, American naval officer and privateer, b. Baltimore. He entered the navy early in the American Revolution, engaged in many feats of…

Gregory, Lady Augusta

(Encyclopedia) Gregory, Lady Augusta (Isabella Augusta Persse), 1859–1932, Irish dramatist. Though she did not begin her writing career until middle-age, Lady Gregory soon became a vital force in the…

McLean, John

(Encyclopedia) McLean, JohnMcLean, Johnməklānˈ [key], 1785–1861, American political figure and jurist, b. Morris co., N.J. His family moved to Ohio, where he studied law, was admitted (1807) to the…