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TROUT Michael Carver , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
born in Hickory Township, Mercer County, Pa., September 30, 1810;
received a very limited education;
employed as a hatter for three…
PAWLING Levi , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Fatland, near Norristown, Pa., July 25,
1773; attended the common schools and was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania at…
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