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(Encyclopedia) Billings, William, 1746–1800, American hymn composer, b. Boston. A tanner by trade, he was one of the earliest American-born composers. He wrote popular hymns and sacred choruses of…
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STALLWORTH James Adams , a Representative from Alabama; born in Evergreen, Conecuh County,
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was admitted to the bar but never engaged in the…
WYANT Adam Martin , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
born near Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pa., September 15, 1869;
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