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Langlade, Charles Michel de
(Encyclopedia) Langlade, Charles Michel deLanglade, Charles Michel deshärl mēshĕlˈ də [key], 1729–1800, pioneer in present-day Wisconsin and soldier, b. Mackinac region, now in Mich.; son of a trader…Ross, John
(Encyclopedia) Ross, John, whose name in Cherokee is KooweskooweRoss, John,k&oomacr;ˌwĭsˌk&oomacr;wēˈ [key], 1790–1866, Native American chief, b. near Lookout Mt., Tenn., of Scottish and…St. Leger, Barry
(Encyclopedia) St. Leger, Barry, 1737–89, British officer in the American Revolution. In the French and Indian Wars he served at Louisburg (1758) and with Gen. James Wolfe at Quebec. He was given (…Crook, George
(Encyclopedia) Crook, George, 1828–90, U.S. general, b. near Dayton, Ohio, grad. West Point, 1852. During the Civil War, Crook commanded a regiment of Ohio volunteers as colonel. After the war he…Taos, town, United States
(Encyclopedia) TaosTaostous [key], town (1990 pop. 4,065), alt. c.7,000 ft (2,130 m), seat of Taos co., N N.Mex., between the Rio Grande and the Sangre de Cristo Mts.; founded c.1615, inc. 1934. In…American Indian and Alaska Native Languages Spoken at Home by Persons 5 Years and Over in Households: 2010 Census
More than 370,000 people in America speak American Indian or Alaska Native languages at home. This is how the languages break down.American Indian and Alaska Native Languages Spoken at Home by Persons 5 Years and Over in Households: 2006-2010
More than 370,000 people in America speak American Indian or Alaska Native languages at home. This is how the languages break down. The data was published as part of the…Stevens, Phineas
(Encyclopedia) Stevens, Phineas, 1707–56, American colonial soldier, b. Sudbury, Mass. He moved with his family to Rutland (now Rutland, Vt.) and in 1723 was captured and imprisoned by the St.…Storey, Moorfield
(Encyclopedia) Storey, Moorfield, 1845–1929, American lawyer, b. Roxbury, Mass., grad. Harvard, 1866. He attended Harvard law school and was admitted (1869) to the bar. He was (1867–69) secretary to…Wolcott, Oliver, signer of the Declaration of Independence
(Encyclopedia) Wolcott, Oliver, 1726–97, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. South Windsor (then in Windsor), Conn.; son of Roger Wolcott. He…Trending
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