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William Dayton BOIES, Congress, IA (1857-1932)
BOIES William Dayton , a Representative from Iowa; born on a farm in Boone County, Ill., January 3, 1857; moved with his parents to Buchanan County, Iowa, in 1873 and settled near Quasqueton;…James Butler BOWLIN, Congress, MO (1804-1874)
BOWLIN James Butler , a Representative from Missouri; born near Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Va., January 16, 1804; apprenticed to a trade, but abandoned it to teach school; received a…Philip Francis THOMAS, Congress, MD (1810-1890)
THOMAS Philip Francis , a Representative and Senator-elect from Maryland; born in Easton, Talbot County, Md., September 12, 1810; attended the academy in Easton, and was graduated from Dickinson…Fernando WOOD, Congress, NY (1812-1881)
WOOD Fernando , a Representative from New York; born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 14, 1812; attended the public schools; moved with his father to New York City in 1820; was engaged in business as a…aging
(Encyclopedia) aging, in biology, cumulative changes in an organism, organ, tissue, or cell leading to a decrease in functional capacity. In humans, aging is associated with degenerative changes in…philanthropy
(Encyclopedia) philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. Every year vast sums…BRANCH, Lawrence O’Bryan, Congress, NC (1820-1862)
BRANCH, Lawrence O’Bryan, (father of William Augustus Blount Branch and nephew of John Branch), a Representative from North Carolina; born in Enfield, Halifax County, N.C., November 28, 1820;…Asa BIGGS, Congress, NC (1811-1878)
Senate Years of Service: 1855-1858 Party: Democrat BIGGS Asa , a Representative and a Senator from North Carolina; born in Williamston, Martin County, N.C., February 4, 1811; attended the common…John Fitch KINNEY, Congress, UT (1816-1902)
KINNEY John Fitch , a Delegate from the Territory of Utah; born in New Haven, Oswego County, N.Y., April 2, 1816; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1837 and…Inaugural Media Coverage:
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