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Fisk, James

(Encyclopedia) Fisk, James, 1834–72, American financial speculator, b. Pownal, Vt. In his youth he worked for a circus and as a wagon peddler of merchandise. During the Civil War he became wealthy…

Covington

(Encyclopedia) Covington Covington kŭvˈĭngtən [key], city (2020 pop. 40,181), seat of Kenton co., N central Ky., at…

Webster-Ashburton Treaty

(Encyclopedia) Webster-Ashburton Treaty, Aug., 1842, agreement concluded by the United States, represented by Secretary of State Daniel Webster, and Great Britain, represented by Alexander Baring,…

Daniel Dewey BARNARD, Congress, NY (1797-1861)

BARNARD Daniel Dewey , a Representative from New York; born in Sheffield, Berkshire County, Mass., July 16, 1797; attended the common schools and was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown…

Daniel Moreau BARRINGER, Congress, NC (1806-1873)

BARRINGER Daniel Moreau , a Representative from North Carolina; born at ``Poplar Grove,'' near Concord, Cabarrus County, N.C., July 30, 1806; was graduated from the University of North Carolina…

Daniel Ward CONNOLLY, Congress, PA (1847-1894)

CONNOLLY Daniel Ward , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Cochecton, Sullivan County, N.Y., April 24, 1847; moved with his parents to Scranton, Pa., in 1849; attended the public schools…

Daniel Pope COOK, Congress, IL (1794-1827)

COOK Daniel Pope , a Representative from Illinois; born in Scott County, Ky., in 1794; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Kaskaskia, Ill., in…

Charles Ezra DANIEL, Congress, SC (1895-1964)

Senate Years of Service: 1954-1954 Party: Democrat DANIEL Charles Ezra , a Senator from South Carolina; born in Elberton, Elbert County, Ga., November 11, 1895; moved with his family to Anderson…