(Encyclopedia) Bent, William, 1809–69, American frontiersman, b. St. Louis. One of the younger brothers of Charles Bent, he was for many years the manager of Bent's Fort, while Charles Bent lived…
(Encyclopedia) Elphinstone, WilliamElphinstone, Williamĕlˈfĭnstən, –stōnˌ [key], 1431–1514, Scottish prelate, founder of the Univ. of Aberdeen. He was trained in the law and was employed on many…
(Encyclopedia) Billings, William, 1746–1800, American hymn composer, b. Boston. A tanner by trade, he was one of the earliest American-born composers. He wrote popular hymns and sacred choruses of…
(Encyclopedia) Schuman, WilliamSchuman, Williamsh&oomacr;ˈmən [key], 1910–92, American composer, b. New York City. Schuman taught at Sarah Lawrence College (1935–45), and while president of…
(Encyclopedia) Beaumont, William, 1785–1853, American physician, b. Lebanon, Conn. He was privately educated and was licensed (1812) to practice in Vermont. His Experiments and Observations on the…
TORRENS James H. , a Representative from New York; born in New York City, September 12, 1874; attended grammar and high school in New York City; vice president and treasurer of a cigar manufacturing…
PRINDLE Elizur H. , a Representative from New York;
born in Newtown, Conn., May 6, 1829;
completed preparatory studies;
attended the local academy at Homer, N.Y.;
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was admitted to…
BOWEN John H. , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Washington County, Va., in
September 1780; attended the schools of Lexington, Ky.; studied law; was
admitted to the bar and commenced…
ANDERSON Simeon H. , a Representative from Kentucky; born near Lancaster, Garrard County, Ky., March
2, 1802; pursued preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1823 and…
(Encyclopedia) Borough, William, 1536–99, British naval officer. A younger brother of Stephen Borough, William accompanied him on early voyages and was himself a captain for the Muscovy Company. As a…
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