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John Ambler SMITH, Congress, VA (1847-1892)

SMITH John Ambler , a Representative from Virginia; born at Village View, near Dinwiddie Court House, Dinwiddie County, Va., September 23, 1847; attended the rural school and was educated at David…

STEWART, Charles, Congress, NJ (1729-1800)

STEWART, Charles, a Delegate from New Jersey; born in Gortlea, County Donegal, Ireland, in 1729; immigrated to the United States in 1750; engaged in agricultural pursuits; was commissioned…

Myer STROUSE, Congress, PA (1825-1878)

STROUSE Myer , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Oberstrau, Bavaria, Germany, December 16, 1825; immigrated to the United States in 1832 with his father, who settled in Pottsville,…

Herman STUMP, Congress, MD (1837-1917)

STUMP Herman , a Representative from Maryland; born on Oakington farm, in Harford County, Md., August 8, 1837; pursued classical studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1856 and…

Campbell Patrick WHITE, Congress, NY (1787-1859)

WHITE Campbell Patrick , a Representative from New York; born in Ireland November 30, 1787; received a limited education; immigrated to the United States in 1816 and engaged in mercantile pursuits…

Frederick Edward WHITE, Congress, IA (1844-1920)

WHITE Frederick Edward , a Representative from Iowa; born in Prussia, Germany, January 19, 1844; immigrated to the United States in 1857 with his mother, who settled on a farm in Keokuk County,…

William WIDGERY, Congress, MA (17531822)

WIDGERY William , a Representative from Massachusetts; probably born in Devonshire, England, about 1753; immigrated to America with his parents, who settled in Philadelphia; attended the common…

William WOODBURN, Congress, NV (1838-1915)

WOODBURN William , a Representative from Nevada; born in County Wicklow, Ireland, April 14, 1838; immigrated with his parents to the United States in 1849; attended St. Charles College, Maryland…

William WALSH, Congress, MD (1828-1892)

WALSH William , a Representative from Maryland; born near Tullamore, County Kings, Ireland, May 11, 1828; attended a local school; immigrated to the United States in 1842 and settled in Virginia…

America's Most Endangered Places 2006

The Smithsonian Institution and the World Trade Center stairs are considered endangered properties by Mark Zurlo Arts and Industries Building of Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC.…