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McNally, Terrence
(Encyclopedia) McNally, Terrence, 1939–2020, American playwright, b. St. Petersburg, Fla., grad. Columbia, 1960. Known for his dark humor, social satire, and focus on human isolation and the need to…O'Brien, Edna
(Encyclopedia) O'Brien, Edna, 1932–, Irish writer. Although she moved to London in 1954, her constant theme and recurring setting is Ireland. In richly sensual prose, O'Brien explores the dreams,…John James DUNCAN, Congress, TN (1919-1988)
DUNCAN John James , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Huntsville, Scott County, Tenn., March 24, 1919; attended the public schools in Huntsville, Tenn.; B.S., University of Tennessee,…John Henry LEWIS, Congress, IL (1830-1929)
LEWIS John Henry , a Representative from Illinois; born near Ithaca, Tompkins County, N.Y., July 21, 1830; moved to Illinois in 1836 with his parents, who settled on a farm in Fulton County, near…Herbert Sanford WALTERS, Congress, TN (1891-1973)
Senate Years of Service: 1963-1964 Party: Democrat WALTERS Herbert Sanford , a Senator from Tennessee; born in Leadvale, Jefferson County, Tenn., November 17, 1891; attended the public schools…Lawrence Davis TYSON, Congress, TN (1861-1929)
Senate Years of Service: 1925-1929 Party: Democrat TYSON Lawrence Davis , a Senator from Tennessee; born on a farm near Greenville, Pitt County, N.C., July 4, 1861; attended the county schools…E. S. Johnny WALKER, Congress, NM (1911-2000)
WALKER E. S. Johnny , a Representative from New Mexico; born in Fulton, Ky., June 18, 1911; attended the public schools; moved with family to Albuquerque, N.Mex., in 1926; graduated from…Joseph Lanier WILLIAMS, Congress, TN (1810-1865)
WILLIAMS Joseph Lanier , a Representative from Tennessee; born near Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn., October 23, 1810; completed preparatory studies; attended the University of East Tennessee and…William Montgomery CHURCHWELL, Congress, TN (1826-1862)
CHURCHWELL William Montgomery , a Representative from Tennessee; born near Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn., February 20, 1826; attended private schools and Emory and Henry College, Emory, Va., 1840…William Grainger BLOUNT, Congress, TN (1784-1827)
BLOUNT William Grainger , a Representative from Tennessee; born near New Bern, Craven County, N.C., in 1784; attended the New Bern Academy; moved with his parents to Knoxville, Tenn., in 1792;…