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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 Laurens BARRINGER, Congress, NC (1788-1852)
BARRINGER Daniel Laurens , a Representative from North Carolina; born at ``Poplar Grove,'' Cabarrus County, N.C., October 1, 1788; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in…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…Nicholas Daniel COLEMAN, Congress, KY (1800-1874)
COLEMAN Nicholas Daniel , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Cynthiana, Ky., April 22, 1800; attended the grammar and high schools; was graduated from Transylvania College, Lexington, Ky…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…