(Encyclopedia) Whiting, William Henry Chase, 1825–65, Confederate general in the American Civil War, b. Biloxi, Miss. He served in the U.S. army until Feb., 1861, when he resigned and entered the…
HALL, Robert Samuel, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Williamsburg, Covington County, Miss., March 10, 1879; attended the common schools of Williamsburg and Hattiesburg, Miss.;…
(Bob Roltner)entertainerBorn: 1908Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey After appearing in Broadway musicals of the 1920s, Russell helped conceptualize many early television shows, including the popular…
Senate Years of Service: 1897-1911Party: DemocratMONEY, Hernando De Soto, (cousin of James Kimble Vardaman), a Representative and a Senator from Mississippi; born at Zeiglersville, Holmes…
Senate Years of Service: 1941-1943Party: DemocratDOXEY, Wall, a Representative and a Senator from Mississippi; born in Holly Springs, Marshall County, Miss., August 8, 1892; attended the…
RANKIN, John Elliott, a Representative from Mississippi; born near Bolanda, Itawamba County, Miss., March 29, 1882; attended the common and high schools; was graduated from the law department…
WHITTINGTON, William Madison, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Little Springs, Franklin County, Miss., May 4, 1878; attended the public schools of Franklin County; was graduated from…
Senate Years of Service: 1947-1989Party: DemocratSTENNIS, John Cornelius, a Senator from Mississippi; born near De Kalb, Kemper County, Miss., August 3, 1901; attended the county schools;…
CHILDERS, Travis W., a Representative from Mississippi; born in Booneville, Prentiss County, Miss., March 29, 1958; graduated from Booneville High School, Booneville, Miss., 1976; A.A.,…
WITHERSPOON, Samuel Andrew, a Representative from Mississippi; born near Columbus, Lowndes County, Miss., May 4, 1855; attended the public schools; in 1872 moved with his mother to Oxford,…
