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Cornelius Jonas Jones MP (1858 - 1931)

"Cornelius J. Jones", "Cornelias J Jones"

Cornelius J. Jones, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library Cornelius J. Jones (August 13, 1858 – March 13, 1931) was a lawyer and state legislator who represented I...

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Cornelius Jonas Jones MP (1858 - 1931)

"Cornelius J. Jones", "Cornelias J Jones"

Cornelius J. Jones, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library Cornelius J. Jones (August 13, 1858 – March 13, 1931) was a lawyer and state legislator who represented I...

2/25/2024

Walter Michael Ezell (born April 6, 1959) is an American law enforcement officer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Mississippi's 4th congressional district since 2023. He is a membe...

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Walter Michael Ezell (born April 6, 1959) is an American law enforcement officer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Mississippi's 4th congressional district since 2023. He is a membe...

7/23/2023

Wilson Shedric Hill (1863 - 1921)

U.S. Congressman. He attended the University of Mississippi, graduated from the law department of Cumberland University, in 1884, was admitted to the bar and commenced to practice law in Winona, Miss...

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Wilson Shedric Hill (1863 - 1921)

U.S. Congressman. He attended the University of Mississippi, graduated from the law department of Cumberland University, in 1884, was admitted to the bar and commenced to practice law in Winona, Miss...

2/26/2022

Patrick Henry (1861 - 1933)

US Congressman. Elected to represent Mississippi's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1901 to 1903. Also served as a Member of the Mississippi State Senate from ...

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Patrick Henry (1861 - 1933)

US Congressman. Elected to represent Mississippi's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1901 to 1903. Also served as a Member of the Mississippi State Senate from ...

2/26/2022

Frederick George Barry (1845 - 1909)

Frederick George Barry (January 12, 1845 – May 7, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Born in Woodbury, Tennessee, Barry received a limited education. He served as a private in Comp...

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Frederick George Barry (1845 - 1909)

Frederick George Barry (January 12, 1845 – May 7, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Born in Woodbury, Tennessee, Barry received a limited education. He served as a private in Comp...

12/28/2021

Samuel Andrew Witherspoon (May 4, 1855 – November 24, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Biography Born near Columbus, Mississippi, Witherspoon attended the public schools. In 1872 h...

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Samuel Andrew Witherspoon (May 4, 1855 – November 24, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Biography Born near Columbus, Mississippi, Witherspoon attended the public schools. In 1872 h...

12/4/2021

John Bell Williams MP (1918 - 1983)

John Bell Williams (December 4, 1918 – March 25, 1983) was an American Democratic politician who represented Mississippi in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1947 to 1968 and served as Govern...

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John Bell Williams MP (1918 - 1983)

John Bell Williams (December 4, 1918 – March 25, 1983) was an American Democratic politician who represented Mississippi in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1947 to 1968 and served as Govern...

12/3/2021

Jamie Whitten (1910 - 1995)

Jamie Lloyd Whitten (April 18, 1910 – September 9, 1995) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who represented the Deep South state of Mississippi in the United States House o...

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Jamie Whitten (1910 - 1995)

Jamie Lloyd Whitten (April 18, 1910 – September 9, 1995) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who represented the Deep South state of Mississippi in the United States House o...

12/2/2021

Frank Ellis Smith (1918 - 1997)

Frank Ellis Smith (February 21, 1918 – August 2, 1997) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Born in Sidon, Mississippi, Smith attended the public schools of Sidon and Greenwood, Mississipp...

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Frank Ellis Smith (1918 - 1997)

Frank Ellis Smith (February 21, 1918 – August 2, 1997) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Born in Sidon, Mississippi, Smith attended the public schools of Sidon and Greenwood, Mississipp...

11/27/2021

George Poindexter (1779 – September 5, 1853) was an American politician, lawyer and judge from Mississippi. Background Poindexter was born in Louisa County, Virginia and was of Huguenot ancestry.[1...

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George Poindexter (1779 – September 5, 1853) was an American politician, lawyer and judge from Mississippi. Background Poindexter was born in Louisa County, Virginia and was of Huguenot ancestry.[1...

11/20/2021

Sonny Montgomery MP (1920 - 2006)

Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery (August 5, 1920 – May 12, 2006) was an American politician from Mississippi who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1997. He was also a retired ma...

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Sonny Montgomery MP (1920 - 2006)

Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery (August 5, 1920 – May 12, 2006) was an American politician from Mississippi who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1997. He was also a retired ma...

11/9/2021

Jameson Gholson (May 19, 1808 – October 16, 1883) was a United States Representative from Mississippi, a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mi...

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Jameson Gholson (May 19, 1808 – October 16, 1883) was a United States Representative from Mississippi, a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mi...

8/12/2021

, MICHAEL, a Representative from Mississippi; born on February 4, 1970; graduated from Brandon High School, Brandon, Miss.; B.S., Mississippi State University, Starkville, Miss., 1993; J.D., University...

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, MICHAEL, a Representative from Mississippi; born on February 4, 1970; graduated from Brandon High School, Brandon, Miss.; B.S., Mississippi State University, Starkville, Miss., 1993; J.D., University...

7/9/2020

Emrick Harris, U.S. representative from Mississippi, was born in Orange County, N.C. The family moved during Harris's childhood to Tennessee and eventually to Mississippi; he attended the common school...

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Emrick Harris, U.S. representative from Mississippi, was born in Orange County, N.C. The family moved during Harris's childhood to Tennessee and eventually to Mississippi; he attended the common school...

4/19/2020

Joseph Henry Beaman (1833 - 1909)

Henry Beeman, Confederate officer and congressman, was born in Gates County. He moved with his parents to Morgan County, Ala., in 1847 and then to Mississippi in 1849. Brought up on a farm, he received...

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Joseph Henry Beaman (1833 - 1909)

Henry Beeman, Confederate officer and congressman, was born in Gates County. He moved with his parents to Morgan County, Ala., in 1847 and then to Mississippi in 1849. Brought up on a farm, he received...

3/22/2020

Clarke Lewis (1840 - 1896)

Congressman. Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Elected to represent Mississippi's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1889 to 1893. Also served a...

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Clarke Lewis (1840 - 1896)

Congressman. Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Elected to represent Mississippi's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1889 to 1893. Also served a...

3/4/2020

reads; Col. Thomas Jefferson Word 1805-1890. A Founder, First Lay Reader and First Senior Warden of St. Phillip's Church 1859 Colonel North Carolina Militia N.C. State Representative 1830 United States...

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reads; Col. Thomas Jefferson Word 1805-1890. A Founder, First Lay Reader and First Senior Warden of St. Phillip's Church 1859 Colonel North Carolina Militia N.C. State Representative 1830 United States...

2/17/2020

US Congressman. After serving in the Navy during World War II and graduating from Mississippi State University in 1949, Griffin worked for almost twenty years on the staff of U.S. Representative John B...

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US Congressman. After serving in the Navy during World War II and graduating from Mississippi State University in 1949, Griffin worked for almost twenty years on the staff of U.S. Representative John B...

8/9/2019

Thomas G. Abernethy (1903 - 1998)

The papers of Thomas G. Abernethy are in the Ole Miss Library and other materials are available in Washington, DC, and elsewhere. See links below.

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Thomas G. Abernethy (1903 - 1998)

The papers of Thomas G. Abernethy are in the Ole Miss Library and other materials are available in Washington, DC, and elsewhere. See links below.

11/9/2017

Burney Johnson Sr. (March 23, 1880 – December 26, 1943) was an American attorney, judge, and politician, serving as United States Representative from Mississippi, 1919–1923, and as Governor of Mississi...

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Burney Johnson Sr. (March 23, 1880 – December 26, 1943) was an American attorney, judge, and politician, serving as United States Representative from Mississippi, 1919–1923, and as Governor of Mississi...

9/16/2017