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Thomas BURNSIDE, Congress, PA (1782-1851)
BURNSIDE Thomas , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Newton Stewart, County Tyrone, Ireland, July 28, 1782; immigrated to the United States with his father's family, who settled in…Henry Safford NEAL, Congress, OH (1828-1906)
NEAL Henry Safford , a Representative from Ohio; born in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, August 25, 1828; attended the common schools; was graduated from Marietta (Ohio) College in 1847;…Walter Hughes NEWTON, Congress, MN (1880-1941)
NEWTON Walter Hughes , a Representative from Minnesota; born in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., October 10, 1880; attended the public schools and was graduated from the law department of the…Brutus XVI
Brutus XVI10 April 1788by BrutusSee also Federalist No. 62When great and extraordinary powers are vested in any man, or body of men, which in their exercise, may operate to the oppression of…Firsts in America
This selection is based on our editorial judgment. Other sources may list different firsts. Admiral in U.S. Navy: David Glasgow Farragut,…State of the Union Address: George Washington (December 7, 1796)
George Washington (December 7, 1796) Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: In recurring to the internal situation of our country since I had last the pleasure to address you, I…William Lee Davidson EWING, Congress, IL (1795-1846)
Senate Years of Service: 1835-1837 Party: Jacksonian EWING William Lee Davidson , a Senator from Illinois; born in Paris, Ky., August 31, 1795; pursued academic studies; studied law; admitted to…Thomas FITZGERALD, Congress, MI (1796-1855)
Senate Years of Service: 1848-1849 Party: Democrat FITZGERALD Thomas , a Senator from Michigan; born in Germantown, Herkimer County, N.Y., April 10, 1796; pursued an academic course; served and was…Walter FORWARD, Congress, PA (1786-1852)
FORWARD Walter , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in East Granby, Conn., January 24, 1786; attended the common schools; moved with his father to Aurora, Ohio; settled in Pittsburgh, Pa…Peter Victor DEUSTER, Congress, WI (1831-1904)
DEUSTER Peter Victor , a Representative from Wisconsin; born near Aix la Chapelle, Rhenish Prussia, February 13, 1831; pursued an academic course; immigrated to the United States with his parents…Trending
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