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MINER Charles , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Norwich, Conn., February 1, 1780;
attended the public schools of Norwich; moved in 1797 to his father's lands in Wyoming Valley, Pa.,…
LYNCH John , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
born in Providence, R.I., November 1, 1843;
moved to Pennsylvania in 1856 with his parents, who settled in Wilkes-Barre;
attended the public…
DENISON George , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Kingston, Luzerne County, Pa.,
February 22, 1790; engaged in mercantile pursuits; attended the Wilkes-Barre Academy; clerk of the…
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COUGHLIN Clarence Dennis , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
born in Kingston, Luzerne County, Pa., July 27, 1883;
attended the public schools of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Wesleyan College, Middletown…
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