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Joseph Lawrence PFEIFER, Congress, NY (1892-1974)

PFEIFER Joseph Lawrence , a Representative from New York; born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., February 6, 1892; attended St. Nicholas Parochial School, St. Leonard's Academy, and St. Francis…

Henry Moore RIDGELY, Congress, DE (1779-1847)

Senate Years of Service: 1827-1829 Party: Jacksonian RIDGELY Henry Moore , a Representative and a Senator from Delaware; born in Dover, Del., August 6, 1779; completed preparatory studies;…

Dracula: Fact or Folklore?

Have Dracula stories been exaggerated by political enemies and in peasant folklore? Monster Links Halloween Tricksters and Treats Quiz: Dracula Menacing Monster Guide Quiz:…

David Shepherd GARLAND, Congress, VA (1769-1841)

GARLAND David Shepherd , a Representative from Virginia; born near New Glasgow (now Clifford), Amherst County, Va., September 27, 1769; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to…

Montague LESSLER, Congress, NY (1869-1938)

LESSLER Montague , a Representative from New York; born in New York City, January 1, 1869; attended the public schools; was graduated from the College of the City of New York in 1889 and later…

Charles TRACEY, Congress, NY (1847-1905)

TRACEY Charles , a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., May 27, 1847; was graduated from the Albany Academy in 1866; served in the Papal Zouaves at Rome, Italy, portions of the…

Daniel RODNEY, Congress, DE (1764-1846)

Senate Years of Service: 1826-1827 Party: Adams RODNEY Daniel , a Representative and a Senator from Delaware; born in Lewes, Sussex County, Del., September 10, 1764; received a limited schooling…

Elva Roscoe KENDALL, Congress, KY (1893-1968)

KENDALL Elva Roscoe , a Representative from Kentucky; born near Carlisle, Nicholas County, Ky., February 14, 1893; attended the public schools, the Young Men's Christian Association School of…

John Marshall WOLVERTON, Congress, WV (1872-1944)

WOLVERTON John Marshall , a Representative from West Virginia; born in Big Bend, Calhoun County, W.Va., January 31, 1872; attended country schools and Glenville and Fairmont State Normal Schools…

Thomas Weston THOMPSON, Congress, NH (1766-1821)

Senate Years of Service: 1814-1817 Party: Federalist THOMPSON Thomas Weston , a Representative and a Senator from New Hampshire; born in Boston, Mass., March 15, 1766; attended Dummer Academy,…