COLLINS Patrick Andrew , a Representative from Massachusetts; born near Fermoy, County Cork,
Ireland, March 12, 1844; immigrated to the United States with his parents, who
settled in Chelsea, Mass…
HALE Robert Safford , a Representative from New York; born in Chelsea, Orange County, Vt.,
September 24, 1822; attended South Royalton (Vt.) Academy, and was graduated
from the University of…
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