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North, Roger

(Encyclopedia) North, Roger, 1653–1734, English biographer. A lawyer, he wrote excellent biographies of his brothers: Francis North, Lord Guilford, Keeper of the Great Seal (1742); Dudley North, a…

Jonas Hartzell McGOWAN, Congress, MI (1837-1909)

McGOWAN Jonas Hartzell , a Representative from Michigan; born in the township of Smithtown, Columbiana (now Mahoning) County, Ohio, April 2, 1837; attended a seminary in Alliance, Ohio; moved…

Jonas Phillips PHOENIX, Congress, NY (1788-1859)

PHOENIX Jonas Phillips , a Representative from New York; born in Morristown, Morris County, N.J., January 14, 1788; received a limited schooling; became a merchant in New York City; alderman of…

Jonas Abbott HUGHSTON, Congress, NY (1808-1862)

HUGHSTON Jonas Abbott , a Representative from New York; born in Sidney, Delaware County, N.Y., in 1808; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1839 and commenced…

Jonas EARLL, Jr., Congress, NY (1786-1846)

EARLL Jonas, Jr. , a Representative from New York; born in 1786; resided in Onondaga County, N.Y., and attended the common schools; sheriff of Onondaga County 1815-1819; member of the State…

Jonas Reece EMRIE, Congress, OH (1812-1869)

EMRIE Jonas Reece , a Representative from Ohio; born in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, April 25, 1812; pursued preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice…

Charles Andrew JONAS, Congress, NC (1876-1955)

JONAS Charles Andrew , a Representative from North Carolina; born on a farm near Lincolnton, Lincoln County, N.C., August 14, 1876; attended the public schools, Ridge Academy, Henry, N.C., and…