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the bar in 1820 and…
MATSON Aaron , a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Plymouth, Mass., in 1770; moved
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SHAW Aaron , a Representative from Illinois;
born near Goshen, Orange County, N.Y., December 19, 1811;
attended Montgomery Academy, New York;
studied law in Goshen, N.Y.;
was admitted to the bar…
LYLE Aaron , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
born in Mount Bethel, Northampton County, Pa., November 17, 1759;
attended the common schools;
engaged in agricultural pursuits;
served in the…
HARDING Aaron , a Representative from Kentucky; born near Campbellsville, Taylor
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schools; became familiar with the…
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