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John Barney PETERSON, Congress, IN (1850-1944)

PETERSON John Barney , a Representative from Indiana; born near Lowell, Lake County, Ind., July 4, 1850; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1870 and commenced…

John Cirby STURTEVANT, Congress, PA (1835-1912)

STURTEVANT John Cirby , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Spring Township, Crawford County, Pa., February 20, 1835; attended the common schools; engaged in teaching and farming;…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: May 3, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark May 2, 1805May 4, 1805May 3, 1805 Friday May 3rd 1805. The morning being very could we did not set out as early as usual; ice formed on a…

Samuel Carr FORKER, Congress, NJ (1821-1900)

FORKER Samuel Carr , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Mount Holly, Burlington County, N.J., March 16, 1821; completed preparatory studies; moved to Bordentown and engaged in banking;…

Charles KNAPP, Congress, NY (1797-1880)

KNAPP Charles , a Representative from New York; born in Colchester, Delaware County, N.Y., October 8, 1797; educated at home and later attended the common schools; engaged in agricultural…

Harve TIBBOTT, Congress, PA (1885-1969)

TIBBOTT Harve , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pa., May 27, 1885; attended the public schools; was graduated from the school of pharmacy of the…

John PATTON, Congress, PA (1823-1897)

PATTON John , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Covington, Tioga County, Pa., January 6, 1823; moved to Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pa., in 1828; attended the public schools;…