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DUNCAN John James , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Huntsville, Scott County,
Tenn., March 24, 1919; attended the public schools in Huntsville, Tenn.; B.S.,
University of Tennessee,…
LEWIS John Henry , a Representative from Illinois;
born near Ithaca, Tompkins County, N.Y., July 21, 1830;
moved to Illinois in 1836 with his parents, who settled on a farm in Fulton County, near…
Senate Years of Service: 1963-1964
Party: Democrat WALTERS Herbert Sanford , a Senator from Tennessee; born in Leadvale, Jefferson County, Tenn., November
17, 1891; attended the public schools…
(Encyclopedia) O'Brien, Edna, 1932–, Irish writer. Although she moved to London in 1954, her constant theme and recurring setting is Ireland. In richly sensual prose, O'Brien explores the dreams,…
(Encyclopedia) McNally, Terrence, 1939–2020, American playwright, b. St. Petersburg, Fla., grad. Columbia, 1960. Known for his dark humor, social satire, and focus on human isolation and the need to…
Senate Years of Service: 1925-1929
Party: Democrat TYSON Lawrence Davis , a Senator from Tennessee; born on a farm near Greenville, Pitt County, N.C., July 4,
1861; attended the county schools…
WILLIAMS Joseph Lanier , a Representative from Tennessee;
born near Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn., October 23, 1810;
completed preparatory studies;
attended the University of East Tennessee and…
CHURCHWELL William Montgomery , a Representative from Tennessee; born near Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn.,
February 20, 1826; attended private schools and Emory and Henry College, Emory, Va., 1840…
BLOUNT William Grainger , a Representative from Tennessee; born near New Bern, Craven County,
N.C., in 1784; attended the New Bern Academy; moved with his parents to
Knoxville, Tenn., in 1792;…
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