DICKEY Jesse Column , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
born in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pa., February 27, 1808;
moved with his parents to New London, Chester County, in 1812;
attended the…
EVANS Isaac Newton , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
born near Westchester, Chester County, Pa., July 29, 1827;
attended the common schools;
was graduated from the medical department of…
LEE Thomas , a Representative from New Jersey;
born in Philadelphia, Pa., November 28, 1780;
resided in Chester Valley, Pa., during his earlier years and attended the common schools;
moved to…
LEONARD John Edwards , a Representative from Louisiana;
born in Fairville, Chester County, Pa., September 22, 1845;
attended the public schools;
was graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter…
HARDING John Eugene , a Representative from Ohio; born in Excello, Butler County, Ohio,
June 27, 1877; attended the Amanda public schools and Pennsylvania Military
Academy at Chester; was…
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