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Ky., August 4, 1818; attended the common schools; studied law; admitted to the
bar in 1841 and began…
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S.C., October 4, 1824; pursued classical studies and was graduated from South
Carolina College (now…
DEWEESE John Thomas , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Van Buren, Crawford
County, Ark., June 4, 1835; educated at home; studied law; was admitted to the
bar in 1856 and commenced…
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