WARD William , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
born in Philadelphia, Pa., January 1, 1837;
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CLINGAN, William, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born probably near Wagontown, West Colen Township, Chester County, Pa., ca.1721; justice of the peace, Chester County, Pa., 1757-1786; Member of…
McCREARY John , a Representative from South Carolina; born near Fishing Creek, about eighteen miles
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HIESTER, Daniel, (son of John Hiester and nephew of Daniel Hiester [1747-1804]), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Chester County, Pa., in 1774; prothonotary and clerk of the courts…
RYAN William , A Representative from New York; born in Tipperary, Ireland, March 8, 1840; immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Stanwich, Conn., in 1844; attended the…
HARTZELL William , a Representative from Illinois; born in Canton, Stark County, Ohio,
February 20, 1837; moved with his parents to Danville, Ill, in 1840 and in 1844
to the Republic of Mexico,…
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