Letters, 1814-1823.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States. Born on March 15, 1767 in the Waxhaw Settlement in South Carolina; though just a boy, participated in the battle of Hanging Rock during the Revolution, captured by the British and imprisoned. He worked for a time in a saddler's shop and afterward taught school before studying law in Salisbury, N.C. In 1788 he was appointed solicitor of the western district of North Carolina, comprising what is now the State of Tennessee. Upon the admission of T...

Cavalla, Jose.

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Soldier and diplomat. Jose Maria Callava was the Spanish Governor of West Florida when Spanish rule ended in Florida in 1812. From the description of Letter, 1821. (University of Florida). WorldCat record id: 50257370 ...

Butler, Robert Olen.

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American writer Robert Olen Butler was born January 20, 1945 in the small steel-mill town of Granite City, Illinois. Planning to major in theatre, Butler enrolled at Northwestern University in 1963. He graduated with a B.S. (Summa Cum Laude) in June 1967 and attended graduate school at the University of Iowa, where he received an M.F.A. in playwriting in 1969. In 1971 he joined the army and spent a year serving in the Vietnam War. His experience in Vietnam was a strong influence in his novels. I...

Nicolas, Cary.

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Brooke, George M.

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Vives, Francisco Dionisio, 1755-1840

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Walton, George A. (George Arthur), 1883-

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George A. Walton (1883-1969) was the long-time headmaster of the George School, a Quaker boarding school in Newtown, Pa. He succeeded his father, Joseph Solomon Walton, in 1912 and served until 1948. After his retirement, he continued to be active in Quaker organizations and concerns, including the reunification of the Society of Friends in 1955. He was a member of Newtown Monthly Meeting. From the description of Papers, 1842-1969 1904-1969. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: ...

Forbes, James, gardener

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Bronaugh, James Craine, 1788-1822

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Donelson, John, approximately 1718-approximately 1780

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Army officer, explorer, and pioneer. From the description of John Donelson papers, 1782-1927. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71009546 ...

United States. Congress. Senate

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Davidson, William, Sir

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Epithet: of Cromarty British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000213.0x0000b7 Title: Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000213.0x0000b9 Epithet: English Resident in Holland Title: Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000213.0x0...

Gadsden, James, 1788-1858

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Negotiator of the Fort Moultrie Treaty with the Seminole Indians, 1823, and the Gadsden Purchase with Mexico, 1853; planter and merchant of Charleston, S.C., and Florida; president of the S.C. Railroad, 1840-1850; graduate, Yale College, 1806; served as 2nd Lt. in the Engineer Corps during War of 1812; served as Andrew Jackson's aide-de-camp; son of Philip Gadsden; grandson of Gen. Christopher Gadsden (1724-1805). From the description of James Gadsden papers, 1820-1858. (University o...

Fromentin, Eligius, -1822

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Dinkins, James, 1845-1939

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Brackenridge, H.M. (Henry Marie), 1786-1871

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Henry Marie Brackenridge was an American author, politician, traveler, and judge. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of jurist and author Hugh Henry Brackenridge, he worked as a lawyer and journalist in Pennsylvania, Missouri, Louisiana, where he became a district judge, and Florida. Returning to Pennsylvania in 1832, he founded the town of Tarentum, and served in the State House of Representatives. He served on several commissions, and published numerous books, mostly history, polemics, and ...

Barnett, William A.

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Guillemard, Arnoldo.

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Easter, Richard J.

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Overton, Samuel, 1768-1832

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Call, R. K. (Richard Keith), 1791-1862

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Territorial governor of Florida. From the description of Papers, 1801-1911. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958756 The third and fifth territorial governor of Florida, Richard Keith Call came to Florida in 1814 as a soldier with General Andrew Jackson. Serving as personal aide to Jackson, Call helped set up Florida's territorial government at Pensacola in 1821. The next year, he started a law practice there. Successively, he was a member of the Legislative Council, delegate...

Miller, John, QC

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Civil War soldier. From the description of Letters of John Miller, 1863-1864. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32959255 John Miller sold groceries, dry goods, tobacco, and whiskey, along with many other items, including wine, rum, coffee, peach brandy, oil, silk, molasses, sugar, butter and gin. Miller's store was located in what is now Westmoreland County. From the description of Day book of John Miller, 1817-1824. (University of Pittsburgh). WorldC...

Monroe, James H.

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School teacher at Mansion House in Nauvoo, Ill. of the children of Joseph Smith, Mormon leader, for his wife Emma after Smith's death in 1844. Also taught the children of Brigham Young and several other Mormon families. From the description of Diary, April 1845-May 1845. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 48749273 ...