(Encyclopedia) Cosby, Bill (William Henry Cosby, Jr.)Cosby, Billkŏzˈbē [key], 1937–, American actor and comedian, b. Philadelphia. He became known as a comedian and was subsequently the first African…
SAWTELLE Cullen , a Representative from Maine; born in Norridgewock, Maine, September 25, 1805;
received his early education under private tutors and was graduated from Bowdoin College,
Brunswick…
CULLEN William , a Representative from Illinois; born in County Donegal, Ireland, March 4, 1826;
immigrated to the United States in 1832 with his parents, who settled in Pittsburgh, Pa.; attended…
(Encyclopedia) Belichick, Bill (William Stephen Belichick), 1952–, American professional football coach, b. Nashville, Tenn. The son of a college coach, he played football at Wesleyan Univ. He held…
(Encyclopedia) force bill, popular name for several laws in U.S. history, notably the act of Mar. 2, 1833, and the Reconstruction acts of May 31, 1870; Feb. 28, 1871; and Apr. 20, 1871. The first…
CULLEN Elisha Dickerson , a Representative from Delaware;
born in Millsboro, Sussex County, Del., April 23, 1799;
attended Princeton College;
studied law;
was admitted to the bar in 1821 and…
CULLEN Thomas Henry , a Representative from New York; born in Brooklyn, N.Y., March 29, 1868; attended the local parochial schools, and was graduated from St. Francis College, Brooklyn, N.Y., in…
CARTER Luther Cullen , a Representative from New York; born in Bethel, Maine, February 25, 1805; moved to New York City and engaged in mercantile pursuits; member of the Board of Education of New…