ELLETT Henry Thomas , a Representative from Mississippi; born in Salem, N.J., March 8,
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ADAMS George Madison , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Barbourville, Knox County,
Ky., December 20, 1837; received private instruction from his father and
attended Centre College, Danville…
McADOO William , a Representative from New Jersey; born near Ramelton, County
Donegal, Ireland, October 25, 1853; immigrated to the United States with his
parents, who settled in Jersey City, N.J…
STEVENSON Adlai Ewing , a Representative from Illinois and a Vice President of the United States; born in Christian County, Ky., October 23, 1835; moved with his parents to Bloomington, Ill., in…
Senate Years of Service: 1891-1894
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YOUNG Pierce Manning Butler , a Representative from Georgia; born in Spartanburg, Spartanburg
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studied under private…
Senate Years of Service: 1875-1881
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September 18, 1821; attended private schools;…
Senate Years of Service: 1891-1897
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