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WHIPPLE Thomas, Jr. , a Representative from New Hampshire;
born in Lebanon, Grafton County, N.H., in 1787;
completed preparatory studies;
moved to Warren, N.H., in 1811;
studied medicine in…
JOHNSON James Hutchins , a Representative from New Hampshire;
born in Bath, Grafton County, N.H., June 3, 1802;
attended the public schools;
owned and operated a lumber mill;
deputy sheriff of…
RITCHIE James Monroe , a Representative from Ohio; born in Dunfermline, Scotland, July 28, 1829;
immigrated to the United States in 1832 with his parents, who settled in St. Lawrence County, N.Y…
SULLOWAY Cyrus Adams , a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Grafton, Grafton
County, N.H., June 8, 1839; attended the common schools, Colby Academy, and
Kimball Academy; studied law in…
Senate Years of Service: 1836-1837
Party: Jacksonian PAGE John , a Senator from New Hampshire;
born in Haverhill, Grafton County, N.H., May 21, 1787;
attended the public schools;
engaged in…
FARR Evarts Worcester , a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Littleton, Grafton County, N.H.,
October 10, 1840; attended the common schools and Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H.; during…
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