SMITH Isaac , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
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attended the common schools;
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was graduated from Columbia College in 1835;
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DAVIS Roger , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
born in Charlestown Village, Chester County, Pa., October 2, 1762;
studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and commenced practice about…
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