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Dunlap, William

(Encyclopedia) Dunlap, WilliamDunlap, Williamdŭnˈlăp [key], 1766–1839, American dramatist and theatrical manager, b. Perth Amboy, N.J. Inspired by the success of The Contrast by Royall Tyler, he…

Audubon, John James

(Encyclopedia) Audubon, John JamesAudubon, John Jamesôˈdəbŏn [key], 1785–1851, American ornithologist, b. Les Cayes, Santo Domingo (now Haiti). The illegitimate son of a French sea captain and…

Newport, cities, United States

(Encyclopedia) Newport. 1 City (1990 pop. 18,871), seat of Campbell co., N Ky., on the Ohio River opposite Cincinnati and on the east bank of the Licking River opposite Covington; laid out 1791, inc…

John Tyler RICH, Congress, MI (1841-1926)

RICH John Tyler , a Representative from Michigan; born in Conneautville, Crawford County, Pa., April 23, 1841; moved with his parents to Addison County, Vt., in 1846 and to Elba, Lapeer County,…

Moses Tyler STEVENS, Congress, MA (1825-1907)

STEVENS Moses Tyler , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in North Andover (then a part of Andover), Essex County, Mass., October 10, 1825; attended Franklin Academy at North Andover; was…

Ralph Tyler SMITH, Congress, IL (1915-1972)

Senate Years of Service: 1969-1970 Party: Republican SMITH Ralph Tyler , a Senator from Illinois; born in Granite City, Madison County, Ill., October 6, 1915; attended public schools in Granite…

Thomas Tyler BOULDIN, Congress, VA (1781-1834)

BOULDIN Thomas Tyler , a Representative from Virginia; born near Charlotte Court House, Charlotte County, Va., in 1781; attended the country schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar December…

John Tyler CUTTING, Congress, CA (1844-1911)

CUTTING John Tyler , a Representative from California; born in Westport, Essex County, N.Y., September 7, 1844; was left an orphan at ten years of age, when he journeyed westward; resided in…

Risden Tyler BENNETT, Congress, NC (1840-1913)

BENNETT Risden Tyler , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Wadesboro, Anson County, N.C., June 18, 1840; attended the common schools and Anson Institute; was graduated from Cumberland…

John Tyler MORGAN, Congress, AL (1824-1907)

Senate Years of Service: 1877-1907 Party: Democrat MORGAN John Tyler , a Senator from Alabama; born in Athens, McMinn County, Tenn., June 20, 1824; moved with his parents to Alabama in 1833 and…