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Sion Hart ROGERS, Congress, NC (1825-1874)

ROGERS Sion Hart , a Representative from North Carolina; born near Raleigh, Wake County, N.C., September 30, 1825; attended the common schools, and was graduated from the University of North…

Thomas Jones ROGERS, Congress, PA (1781-1832)

ROGERS Thomas Jones , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Waterford, Ireland, in 1781; immigrated to the United States in 1784 with his parents, who settled in Easton, Pa.; learned the…

Walter Edward ROGERS, Congress, TX (1908-2001)

ROGERS Walter Edward , a Representative from Texas; born in Texarkana, Miller County, Ark., July 19, 1908; B.A., Austin College, Sherman, Tex., 1926; J.D., University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1935…

William Findlay ROGERS, Congress, NY (1820-1899)

ROGERS William Findlay , a Representative from New York; born in Forks Township, near the borough of Easton, Pa., March 1, 1820; moved with his parents to Philadelphia, where he attended the…

Stanley Roger TUPPER, Congress, ME (1921-2006)

TUPPER Stanley Roger , a Representative from Maine; born in Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County, Maine, January 25, 1921; educated in Boothbay Harbor public schools, Hebron Academy, Hebron, Maine;…

Facts About Women in the House and the Senate

Here are some facts about women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Congress. 313 women have been elected or appointed to the U.S. Congress. Jeannette Rankin, Republican from…

Glauber's salt

(Encyclopedia) Glauber's salt, common name for sodium sulfate decahydrate, Na2SO4·10H2O; it occurs as white or colorless monoclinic crystals. Upon exposure to fairly dry air it effloresces, forming…