WRIGHT Daniel Boone , a Representative from Mississippi;
born near Mount Pleasant, Giles County, Tenn., February 17, 1812;
attended the common schools and was graduated from Cumberland University…
(Encyclopedia) Vicksburg campaign, in the American Civil War, the fighting (Nov., 1862–July, 1863) for control of the Mississippi River. The Union wanted such control in order to split the…
(Encyclopedia) Hamer, Fannie Lou,
1917–1977, U.S. voting rights activist and civil rights leader, b.
Montgomery County, Miss. Fannie Lou Hamer was the…
CLAIBORNE John Francis Hamtramck , a Representative from Mississippi; born in Natchez, Adams County,
Miss., April 24, 1809; attended school in Virginia; studied law; was admitted
to the bar in…
Senate Years of Service: 2007-
Party: Republican WICKER Roger F. , a Senator and a Representative from Mississippi; born in Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Miss., July 5, 1951; graduated Pontotoc High…
ELLZEY Lawrence Russell , a Representative from Mississippi;
born on a farm near Wesson, Copiah County, Miss., March 20, 1891;
attended the rural schools and was graduated from Mississippi College…
MONTGOMERY, Gillespie V. (Sonny), a Representative from Mississippi; born in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Miss., August 5, 1920; attended Mississippi State University; owner, Montgomery…
Senate Years of Service: 1919-1941
Party: Democrat HARRISON Byron Patton (Pat) , a Representative and a Senator from Mississippi; born at Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Miss., August 29, 1881;…
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1840
May 6, Natchez, Miss.: tornado struck heart of the city, killing 317 and injuring…
Senate Years of Service: 1854-1861
Party: Democrat BROWN Albert Gallatin , a Representative and a Senator from Mississippi; born in Chester District, S.C., May 31, 1813;
moved with his parents to…
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