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Bess of Hardwick

(Encyclopedia) Bess of Hardwick: see Shrewsbury, Elizabeth Talbot, countess of.

Manning, Henry Edward

(Encyclopedia) Manning, Henry Edward, 1808–92, English churchman, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Ordained a Catholic priest, Manning became a celebrated confessor, an ardent advocate of…

Aaron WARD, Congress, NY (1790-1867)

WARD Aaron , a Representative from New York; was born in Sing Sing (now Ossining), N.Y., on July 5, 1790; completed preparatory studies in Mount Pleasant Academy; served in the War of 1812 as…

Artemas WARD, Congress, MA (1727-1800)

WARD Artemas , a Delegate and a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Shrewsbury, Mass., November 26, 1727; attended the common schools and was prepared for college by a private tutor; was…

Elijah WARD, Congress, NY (1816-1882)

WARD Elijah , a Representative from New York; born in Sing Sing (now Ossining), N.Y., September 16, 1816; pursued classical studies; engaged in commercial pursuits in New York City and at the…

Hamilton WARD, Congress, NY (1829-1898)

WARD Hamilton , a Representative from New York; born in Salisbury, Herkimer County, N.Y., July 3, 1829; attended the common schools and was privately tutored; studied law; was admitted to the…