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Willis ALLEN, Congress, IL (1806-1859)
ALLEN Willis , a Representative from Illinois; born near Roanoke, Va., December 15, 1806; attended the common schools; taught school; moved to Tennessee and settled in Wilson County; moved to…Meredith Poindexter GENTRY, Congress, TN (1809-1866)
GENTRY Meredith Poindexter , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Rockingham County, N.C., September 15, 1809; moved with his parents to Williamson County, Tenn., in 1813; completed…Edmund COOPER, Congress, TN (1821-1911)
COOPER Edmund , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn., September 11, 1821; was graduated from Jackson (Tenn.) College in 1839; studied law at Harvard…WHITE, Alexander, Congress, AL (1816-1893)
WHITE, Alexander, a Representative from Alabama; born in Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn., October 16, 1816; moved with his parents to Courtland, Ala., in 1821; pursued an academic course and…Isaac Gimbel Biography
Isaac GimbelretailerBorn: 1857Birthplace: Vincennes, Ind. Began working in his father's retailing enterprise at age 13. With his seven brothers, formed the Gimbel Brothers chain of stores in…William Wirt COURTNEY, Congress, TN (1889-1961)
COURTNEY William Wirt , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn., September 7, 1889; was graduated from Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, Tenn., in 1907;…John Wilkins WHITFIELD, Congress, KS (1818-1879)
WHITFIELD John Wilkins , a Delegate from the Territory of Kansas; born in Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn., March 11, 1818; attended the local schools; served in the Mexican War in 1846; moved…1958–1959 Emmy Awards
Best Dramatic Series, Less Than One HourAlcoa-Goodyear Theatre (NBC)Best Dramatic Series, One Hour or LongerPlayhouse 90 (CBS)Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic…August 2021 Current Events: Disaster News
Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the disaster…Television Hall of Fame
Each year, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences inducts up to seven people or programs to the Television Hall of Fame. Here are the past…