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May 21, 1943, in the…
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RHEA William Francis , a Representative from Virginia;
born on a farm near Bristol, Washington County, Va., April 20, 1858;
attended rural and private schools;
was graduated from King College,…
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born near Newportville, Bristol Township, Bucks County, Pa., July 27, 1813;
completed preparatory studies;
engaged in agricultural…
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