HARRIS Charles Murray , a Representative from Illinois;
born in Munfordsville, Hart County, Ky., April 10, 1821;
attended the common schools;
studied law;
was admitted to the bar;
moved to…
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BARCIA James A. , a Representative from Michigan; born in Bay City, Bay County, Mich.,
February 25, 1952; B.A., Saginaw Valley State College, University Center,
Mich., 1974; staff, United States…
ENGLISH Philip Sheridan , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Erie, Erie County, Pa.,
June 20, 1956; B.A., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., 1978;
committee staff aide,…
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