Papers of the Cocke Family 1776-1963 (1810-1929).

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

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Philip John Schuyler (November 20 [O.S. November 9] 1733 – November 18, 1804) was an American general in the Revolutionary War and a United States Senator from New York. He is usually known as Philip Schuyler, while his son is usually known as Philip J. Schuyler. Born in Albany, Province of New York, into the prosperous Schuyler family, Schuyler fought in the French and Indian War. He won election to the New York General Assembly in 1768 and to the Continental Congress in 1775. He planned the...

Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794

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Baron Friedrich von Steuben; Prussian military officer; reformed and disciplined the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, subsequently regarded as one of the fathers of the United States Army. Steuben took part in several battles in the Seven Years' War (1756–63), rose to the rank of captain, and became aide-de-camp to Prussian King Frederick the Great, abruptly discharged from the army in 1763. Awarded title Baron in 1771 from his service to Hollenzollern-Hechingen earned him...

Lee, Henry, 1756-1818

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Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756 – March 25, 1818) was an early American Patriot and U.S. politician who served as the ninth Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia Representative to the United States Congress. Lee's service during the American Revolution as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army earned him the nickname by which he is best known, "Light-Horse Harry". He was the father of Robert E. Lee, who led Confederate armies against the U.S. in the American Civil War. Born on Leesylvan...

Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792

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Arthur Lee (20 December 1740 – 12 December 1792) was a physician and opponent of slavery in colonial Virginia in North America who served as an American diplomat during the American Revolutionary War. He was educated in medicine and law at the University of Edinburgh and in London, respectively. After passing the bar, he practiced law in London for several years. He stayed in London during the Revolutionary War, representing the colonies to Britain and France and also serving as an American spy ...

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

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Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1706] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a drafter and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the first United States postmaster general. As a scientist, he was a major figure in ...

University of Virginia Rotunda (Charlottesville, Va.)

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Ford, Worthington Chauncey, 1858-1941

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Librarian and historian. From the description of Papers of Worthington Chauncey Ford, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068790 American historical editor, bibliographer, and statistician. From the description of Letters of Worthington Chauncey Ford [manuscript], 1886-1900. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647806452 Worthington Chauncey Ford (1858-1941), the eldest son of Gordon Lester Ford and Emily Fowler Ford, first worked as a cas...

Shattuc, Wililam Bunn, 1841-1911,

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Campbell, Philip Barraud, 1881-

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Hoes, Rose deChine, d. 1933,

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McKim, Mead & White

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At the time of this project the address of McKim, Mead & White was given as 160 Fifth Ave. (New York, N.Y.). From the description of Prospect Park, entrance shelters at Plaza entrance, [Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.] [graphic] : [detail drawing of dome in section and plan] / McKim, Mead & White, architects. Aug.24, 1895. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 78960919 Architectural company. From the description of Photographs, [ca. ...

Pyle, Katharine, -1938

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Born 1863 in Wilmington, Del.; illustrator and author of short stories, poems, and plays for children; sister of Howard Pyle. From the description of Katharine Pyle letters, 1929-1936 and undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71014746 From the description of Katharine Pyle papers, 1898-1932. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70976595 Artist, illustrator, and author Katharine Pyle (1863-1938), was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. Pyle achieved recognition thro...

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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Revolutionary War officer. From the description of Papers, 1778-1786. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19593641 Army officer. From the description of Nathanael Greene papers, 1775-1785. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979865 Nathanael Greene was a major general in the Continental Army. He was promoted to Quartermaster General in 1778. From the description of Papers, 1778-1780. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat ...

McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873

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Professor of moral philosophy, University of Virginia. From the description of [Letter] 1851 March 13, University of Virginia to J.A. Broadus / W.H. McGuffey 1851. (SBTS Library). WorldCat record id: 48466255 University of Virginia professor. From the description of Letter, University of Virginia to the Rev. A.T. McGill [manuscript] 1851 February 17. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647929521 Author and philosophy scholar, of Ohio and Virgin...

Crist, Raymond,

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Campbell, Richard Kenna,

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Wall, Alexander J. (Alexander James), 1884-1944

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Librarian, The New-York Historical Society. From the description of Alexander J. Wall papers, ca. 1907 - ca. 1942. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58780654 ...

Hite, Lewis Field, 1852-1945,

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Campbell, Frances Grace, 1852-1931.

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Jameson, J. Franklin (John Franklin), 1859-1937

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American educator and historian. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Baltimore, to Paul L. Ford, 1887 Jan. 30-1887 Feb. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269544451 Historian and librarian. From the description of Papers of J. Franklin Jameson, 1604-1994 (bulk 1900-1930). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82730569 J. Franklin Jameson was a prominent American historian in the early 20th century. From the guide to the J. Franklin...

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

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Continental Army officer, collector of customs for the port of Boston; from Hingham (Plymouth Co.), Mass. From the description of Papers, 1778-1804. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19903396 Benjamin Lincoln was an American general during the Revolutionary War. He accepted the British surrender at Yorktown. From the description of Benjamin Lincoln collection, 1775-1782. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 712651132 ...

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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American revolutionary officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to Thomas Jefferson, 1793 Apr. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270596665 From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to General Henry Jackson, 1796 Oct. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270596669 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Westpoint, to Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, 1782 Sept. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270598200 ...

Hanna, Marcus Alonzo, 1837-1904

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Marcus Alonzo Hanna was born on September 24, 1837, in New Lisbon (in 1895 renamed Lisbon), Ohio, to Dr. Leonard and Samantha Hanna. Leonard's father, Benjamin Hanna, a Quaker of Scotch-Irish descent, was a wealthy store owner in New Lisbon. Dr. Hanna practiced in Columbiana County, where New Lisbon was located, until he suffered a spinal injury while riding. After the accident, he joined the family business, B., L., and T. Hanna, by now a major grocery and goods brokering firm. Samantha, née Co...

Weedon, George, 1734-1793

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George Weedon was born in late 1734 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Weedon was appointed an ensign in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War and rose to the rank of lieutenant in 1757 and to the rank of captain lieutenant in 1762. After the war, he moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia, and married Catharine Gordon (d. 1797). He operated a tavern in Fredericksburg. Weedon was appointed a lieutenant colonel in the 3rd Virginia Regiment in January 1776 and received a commission in the...

Hays, Samuel,

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Lloyd, Sam,

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Barnes, James, 1866-1936

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American author and historian. From the description of Letter and an envelope, 1903. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367389657 James Barnes was a writer and military historian who lived in Princeton, New Jersey. Born in 1866, Barnes graduated from Princeton University in 1891 and served in the Spanish-American War and World War I. During World War I, he was head of the head of the Princeton Aviation School. He also worked for Scribner's Magazine, was assistant editor of Harpe...

Hunt, Gaillard, 1862-1924

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Skinner, Theodore H.,

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Bryan, Joseph, 1845-1908

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Daniel, John W. (John Warwick), 1842-1910

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Daniel was born and educated at Lynchburg, Virginia, served in the Confederate Army and practised law afterwards. He was a member of Congress from 1885-1887 and a United States Senator from 1887-1910. From the description of Papers, 1849-1910 (inclusive), 1865-1910 (bulk). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 122471372 John Warwick Daniel (1842-1910) was prominent in Virginia and national political circles. He served as a representative and senator both on a state ...

Goode, John, 1829-1909

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John Goode (1829-1909), from Bedford County, Va., was active in public life in Virginia from 1852 until his death, including three terms as a U.S. Representative (1875-1881). From the description of Papers, 1854-1878. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122553567 James Barron Hope was born 23 March 1829 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the grandson of Commodore James Barron (1769-1851) and son of Wilton Hope and Jane Armistead (Barron) Hope (1791-1862). James Barron Hope graduated fr...

Brown, Alexander, 1843-1906

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Born at Glenwood, Nelson County, Va., Alexander Brown was deafened while serving in the Confederate Army in the explosion of a powder-boat near Fort Fisher, N.C. He married Caroline Augusta Cabell and after her death, Sarah Randolph Cabell. He was the author of The Genesis of the United States, The First Republic in America, The Cabells and Their Kin and other works. From the description of Papers, 1748-1900. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 21062305 Alex...

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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The 4th Massachusetts regiment was created on January 1, 1777 and served until November 3, 1783, under command of Colonel William Shepard (Jan. 1, 1777 - Jan. 1, 1783) and Colonel Henry Jackson (Jan. 1, 1783 - Nov. 3, 1783). From the description of Return of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment of Foot, commanded by H. Jackson, Esqr. Colonel, 1783, June 13. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228032467 Army officer. From t...

O'Ferrall, Charles T. (Charles Triplett), 1840-1905

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Charles Triplett O'Ferrall was Governor of Virginia in 1894-1898. From the description of Papers of Charles Tiplett O'Ferrall, 1873-1899, (bulk 1894-1897). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228721186 Charles Triplett O'Ferrall was born in Frederick County, Va. 21 October 1840. He served in the Confederate cavalry. He graduated from the law department of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) and practiced law i...

Edmunds, Paul E

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Goode, John B.,

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Larned, Frank K. N.,

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Lee, William, 1739-1795

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Caten, James R,

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Moore, Frederick W.

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