(Encyclopedia) Sydenham, Thomas, 1624–89, English physician, called “the English Hippocrates.” He studied at Oxford and Montpellier, and practiced in London. His conceptions of the causes and…
ALEXANDER De Alva Stanwood , a Representative from New York; born in Richmond, Sagadahoc County,
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SMITH William Alexander , a Representative from North Carolina;
born in Warren County, N.C., January 9, 1828;
attended the common schools;
engaged in agricultural pursuits;
member of the State…
SEARING John Alexander , a Representative from New York;
born in North Hempstead, N.Y., May 14, 1805;
completed preparatory studies;
sheriff of Queens County, N.Y., 1843-1846;
member of the…
TAYLOR Alexander Wilson , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
born in Indiana, Indiana County, Pa., March 22, 1815;
pursued classical studies;
attended the Indiana Academy and Jefferson College,…
PRESTON Jacob Alexander , a Representative from Maryland;
born in Bel Air, Harford County, Md., March 12, 1796;
attended the common schools;
was graduated from the medical department of the…
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born near York, S.C., December 30, 1810;
received a limited schooling;
engaged in planting in his native county;
member of the…
BUELL Alexander Hamilton , a Representative from New York;
born in Fairfield, Herkimer County, N.Y., July 14, 1801;
attended the district schools and Fairfield Academy;
engaged in mercantile…
RESA Alexander John , a Representative from Illinois;
born in Chicago, Ill., August 4, 1887;
attended the public schools of Chicago, Ill., and St. Joseph's College, Kirkwood, Mo.;
was graduated…
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