Papers 1833-1933.

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

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William Henry Seward was born in Florida, Orange County, New York, on May 16, 1801. He was the son of Samuel S. Seward and Mary (Jennings) Seward. He graduated from Union College in 1820, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1822. In 1823, he moved to Auburn, New York, where he entered Judge Elijah Miller's law office. He married Frances Adeline Miller, Judge Miller's daughter, in 1824. Seward was interested in politics early in his career and became actively involved in the Anti-Masonic m...

Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887

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At only 27, the ornithologist Spencer Fullerton Baird (1823-1887) was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, a precocious appointment that suited a precocious scientist. Born into a well to do family in Reading, Pa., and raised in Carlisle, Baird acquired an interest in natural history even prior to enrolling at Dickinson College at age 13. Although he was not an outstanding student, he was unusually committed to his course in life, keeping meticulous notes of ...

Townshend, Norton S. (Norton Strange), 1815-1895.

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Professor of Agriculture, The Ohio State University. A noted American agricultural educator, Townshend was also a physician, antislavery politician and member of the Ohio legislature. From the description of Papers, [ca. 1835]-1989 (bulk ca. 1835-ca. 1880). (Ohio State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 22251041 ...

Comly, James M.

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Hussey, John, 1933-

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Henry, Joseph, 1872-

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Joseph Henry wrote for the Tribune as a Congressional reporter. From the description of ALS, [18]60 January 15 : Washington, D.C. to brother W[illia]m Henry / Jos. Henry. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 51617902 ...

Klippart, John H. (John Hancock), 1823-1878

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Dennison, William.

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Sullivant, Joseph.

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Rexford, E. L.

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Coggeshall, William Turner, 1824-1867

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Military secretary to Governor Dennison of Ohio during Civil War from April 12, 1861 through Nov. 22, 1862. In 1862 he moved from Columbus to Springfield, Ohio with his wife and started a newspaper. In 1866 he was appointed Minister to Ecuador and died there in 1867. From the description of Diary, 1861-1862. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 48528773 ...

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

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James Garfield, twentieth President of the United States, was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in 1831. After embarking on an academic career, he joined the Ohio volunteer infantry regiment, and in 1863 was appointed Major General in the same regiment. He served as a member of the U. S. House of Representatives from 1863 to 1880, when he was elected President. His inauguration took place on March 4, 1881, but his term of office was unfortunately brought to an abrupt end with his assassination by C...

Anderson, Charles, 1952-

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Sherman, J. Gilmour (John Gilmour), 1931-

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Epithet: surveyor British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000471.0x000305 Epithet: of Add MS 32489 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000878.0x00033b ...

Tod, David, fl.1832

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Grable, John.

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Hill, Franklin C.

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Newton, Isaac, 1800-1867

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First United States commissioner of agriculture, appointed by Abraham Lincoln in 1862. From the description of Letter : Philadelphia, to Millard Fillmore, 1851 Mar. 4. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 33484442 ...

Delano, Columbus.

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Orton, Edward, Mrs.

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Whig Party (Ohio)

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This Whig Party in Cleveland, Ohio, drew its membership from former Federalists, anti-Masons, and national Republicans who opposed the limited government policies of the Democratic Party and President Andrew Jackson. The Whigs favored an activist federal government and broad humanitarian reforms. In Cleveland, Whig members were generally businessmen and those who profited from the Ohio and Erie Canal. Evangelical Protestants were drawn to the Whig Party as well, advocating a platfor...

Mansfield, Edward Deering, 1801-1880

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Newberry, John S.

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