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Hampton, Wade, American planter and soldier
(Encyclopedia) Hampton, Wade, c.1752–1835, American planter and soldier, b. Halifax co., Va. He served in the American Revolution and took part in South Carolina politics, opposing the ratification…Baylor, Robert Emmett Bledsoe
(Encyclopedia) Baylor, Robert Emmett BledsoeBaylor, Robert Emmett Bledsoebāˈlər [key], 1793?–1873, American jurist, founder of Baylor Univ., b. Kentucky. He served in the War of 1812, studied law,…John Alexander McCLERNAND, Congress, IL (1812-1900)
McCLERNAND John Alexander , a Representative from Illinois; born in Breckinridge County, Ky., on May 30, 1812; moved with his parents to Shawneetown, Ill., in 1813; attended the village schools;…Norristown
(Encyclopedia) Norristown, borough (1990 pop. 30,749), seat of Montgomery co., SE Pa., on the Schuylkill River; settled c.1712, laid out 1784, inc. 1812. Among its manufactures are textiles, medical…Quincy, Josiah, 1772–1864, American political leader and college president
(Encyclopedia) Quincy, Josiah, 1772–1864, American political leader and college president, b. Braintree, Mass.; son of Josiah Quincy (1744–75). After studying law, Quincy became interested in…Patrick Henry: Foreign Wars, Civil Wars, and Indian Wars—Three Bugbears
Foreign Wars, Civil Wars, and Indian Wars—Three BugbearsPatrick HenryJune 5, 7, and 9, 1788by Patrick HenrySee also Federalist No. 4If we recollect, on last Saturday, I made some observations…Jesse David BRIGHT, Congress, IN (1812-1875)
Senate Years of Service: 1845-1862 Party: Democrat BRIGHT Jesse David , a Senator from Indiana; born in Norwich, Chenango County, N.Y., December 18, 1812; moved with his parents to Madison, Ind.,…Gregg, Josiah
(Encyclopedia) Gregg, Josiah, 1806–50, American trader and historian of the Santa Fe Trail, b. Overton co., Tenn. He moved with his family to Illinois (1809) and then to Missouri (1812). He gained…Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2d earl of
(Encyclopedia) Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2d earl of, 1770–1828, English statesman. He was elected to Parliament as a Tory in 1790 and succeeded his father to the peerage in 1808. He served…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…Trending
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