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Lyman LAW, Congress, CT (1770-1842)

LAW Lyman , a Representative from Connecticut; born in New London, Conn., August 19, 1770; pursued classical studies and was graduated from Yale College in 1791; studied law; was admitted to the…

Richard LAW, Congress, CT (1733-1806)

LAW, Richard, (father of Lyman Law and grandfather of John Law), a Delegate from Connecticut; born in Milford, Conn., March 7, 1733; pursued classical studies and was graduated from Yale…

Megan's law

(Encyclopedia) Megan's law, in the United States, a state or federal statute that requires the notification of public organizations and private citizens when a convicted sex offender has been…

bird of paradise

(Encyclopedia) bird of paradise, common name for any of 43 species of medium- to crow-sized passerine birds of New Guinea and the adjacent islands, known for the bright plumage, elongated tail…

Intolerable Acts

(Encyclopedia) Intolerable Acts, name given by American patriots to five laws (including the Quebec Act) adopted by Parliament in 1774, which limited the political and geographical freedom of the…

Anti-Corn-Law League

(Encyclopedia) Anti-Corn-Law League, organization formed in 1839 to work for the repeal of the English corn laws. It was an affiliation of groups in various cities and districts with headquarters at…

Jim Hogg County, TX Census Data

Texas Jim Hogg County, Texas People QuickFactsJim Hogg CountyTexasPopulation, 2005 estimate 5,02922,859,968Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005 -4.8%9.6%Population, 2000 5…