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Henry BURK, Congress, PA (1850-1903)

BURK Henry , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Wurttemberg, Germany, September 26, 1850; immigrated to the United States in 1854 with his parents, who settled in Philadelphia, Pa.;…

Samuel ANDERSON, Congress, PA (1773-1850)

ANDERSON Samuel , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Middletown, Dauphin County, Pa., in 1773; completed preparatory studies; studied medicine; was admitted to practice in 1796; entered…

Micah TAUL, Congress, KY (1785-1850)

TAUL Micah , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Bladensburg, Md., May 14, 1785; moved to Kentucky with his parents in 1787; attended private school; studied law; was admitted to the bar in…

John SNYDER, Congress, PA (1793-1850)

SNYDER John , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, Pa., January 29, 1793; attended the rural schools; served in the War of 1812 as captain of Selinsgrove…

Isaac SOUTHARD, Congress, NJ (1783-1850)

SOUTHARD Isaac , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, N.J., August 30, 1783; educated at the classical school of his native city; engaged in the general…

Isidor RAYNER, Congress, MD (1850-1912)

Senate Years of Service: 1905-1912 Party: Democrat RAYNER Isidor , a Representative and a Senator from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., April 11, 1850; attended private schools, the University…

John Barney PETERSON, Congress, IN (1850-1944)

PETERSON John Barney , a Representative from Indiana; born near Lowell, Lake County, Ind., July 4, 1850; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1870 and commenced…

William PLUMER, Congress, NH (1759-1850)

Senate Years of Service: 1802-1807 Party: Federalist PLUMER William , a Senator from New Hampshire; born in Newburyport, Mass., June 25, 1759; moved with his parents to Epping, N.H., in 1768;…

Nathaniel POPE, Congress, IL (1784-1850)

POPE Nathaniel , a Delegate from Illinois Territory; born in Louisville, Ky., January 5, 1784; attended Transylvania University, Lexington, Ky.; studied law; was admitted to the bar; settled…

RICHARDS, John, Congress, NY (1765-1850)

RICHARDS John , a Representative from New York; born in Wales April 13, 1765; immigrated to the United States and settled in Johnsburg, Warren County, N.Y.; received a limited schooling; member of…