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John Wiley EDMANDS, Congress, MA (1809-1877)

EDMANDS John Wiley , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Boston, Mass., March 1, 1809; completed preparatory studies, and was graduated from the English High School at Boston; interested…

Martin BUTTERFIELD, Congress, NY (1790-1866)

BUTTERFIELD Martin , a Representative from New York; born in Westmoreland, N.H., December 8, 1790; attended the common schools; moved to Palmyra, Wayne County, N.Y., in 1828 and engaged in the…

Obadiah BOWNE, Congress, NY (1822-1874)

BOWNE Obadiah , a Representative from New York; born near Richmond, Richmond County, Staten Island, N.Y., May 19, 1822; attended private schools, and was a student at Princeton College 1838-1840…

James West CLARK, Congress, NC (1779-1843)

CLARK James West , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Bertie County, N.C., October 15, 1779; was graduated from Princeton College in 1797; member of the State house of commons in 1802…

James MOSGROVE, Congress, PA (1821-1900)

MOSGROVE James , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pa., June 14, 1821; attended the common schools; engaged in the iron business; unsuccessful candidate…

Grattan Henry WHEELER, Congress, NY (1783-1852)

WHEELER Grattan Henry , a Representative from New York; born near Providence, R.I., August 25, 1783; attended public and preparatory schools; moved to New York with his parents, who settled in…

Christopher TOMPKINS, Congress, KY (1780-1858)

TOMPKINS Christopher , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Green County, Ky., March 24, 1780; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in…

Andrew Alkire TRUMBO, Congress, KY (1797-1871)

TRUMBO Andrew Alkire , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Montgomery (now Bath) County, Ky., September 15, 1797; attended the common schools; employed in the county clerk's office; studied…