During its history the United States has seen many families who have repeatedly produced notable politicians from their ranks, and these historic U.S. political families have had a significant impact on politics in the United States.

Many of these families have moved to national prominence from a state or regional power base. The Kennedys, for example, are particularly associated with Massachusetts; the Long family is identified with Louisiana, the Lees with Virginia, the Roosevelts with New York, the Muhlenbergs with Pennsylvania, and the Tafts with Ohio. Other political families are less connected with a specific state; the Bush family began in Ohio, but is now more closely identified with Texas, and a member of the family is the governor of Florida. Kennedy family member Maria Shriver's husband Arnold Schwarzenegger is now governor of California. A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, with the District of Columbia, forms the United States of America. ... John, Robert, and Edward Kennedy The Kennedy family is a prominent family in American politics and government descending from the marriage of Joseph P. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 27,360 km² 305 km 80 km 25. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last official government census, but probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 31st 134,382 km² 210 km 610 km 16 29°N to 33°N 89°W to... The Lee family is a historically significant family in Virginia. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 320 km 690 km 7. ... An American political, religious, and military dynasty. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 33rd 119,283 km² 255 km 455 km 2. ... The Taft family hails from Cincinnati, Ohio; its members have served Ohio and the United States in various positions, such as Governor of Ohio, U.S. Senator (two), Attorney General, Secretary of War (two), President, and Chief Justice. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... Barbara Bush, Jeb Bush, George H.W. Bush, Laura Bush, and George W. Bush watch tee ball on the White House lawn. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... Official language(s) None. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 22nd 170,451 km² 260 km 800 km 17. ... Maria Shriver Maria Owings Shriver Schwarzenegger (born November 6, 1955), better known as Maria Shriver, is an American journalist for NBC and the First Lady of California. ... â–¶ (help· info) (born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American bodybuilder, Actor, and Republican politician, currently serving as the 38th Governor of California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ...

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Families

Here are some of the more notable families visible on a national level:

The Adamses

Main article: Adams political family For the macabre group of characters created by Charles Addams and featured in cartoons, television, and movies, see The Addams Family. ...

• Samuel Adams, (1722–1803), organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Joseph Allen, {1749–1827), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, 1810–1811; nephew of Samuel Adams.
    • Charles Allen, (1797–1869), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, 1849–1853; son of Joseph Allen.
• John Adams, (1735–1826), first Vice President (1789–1797) and second President (1791–1801) of the United States; second cousin of Samuel Adams.
  • John Quincy Adams, (1767–1848), U.S. senator from Massachusetts, 1803–1808; U.S. Secretary of State, 1817–1825; sixth President, 1825–1829, and the first who was the son of a President; son of John Adams.
    • Charles Francis Adams, (1807–1886), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, 1859–1861; U.S. Ambassador to Britain, 1861–1868;, son of John Quincy Adams.
      • Charles F. "Deacon" Adams, (1866–1954), U.S. Secretary of the Navy, 1929–1933; grandson of Charles Francis Adams.

Samuel Adams (September 27, 1722 – October 2, 1803) was an American Patriot and organizer of the Boston Tea Party. ... This 1846 lithograph has become a classic image of the Boston Tea Party. ... U.S. Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is a document in which the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain and explained their justifications for doing so. ... Joseph Allen was a Bishop of Bristol from 1834 to 1836. ... Charles Allen can refer to: Charles Allen (athlete), a Canadian hurdler Buck Adams, a pornographic film star This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was the first (1789–1797) Vice President of the United States, and the second (1797–1801) President of the United States. ... The term cousin typically refers to the child of ones parents sibling. ... John Quincy Adams (July 11, 1767–February 23, 1848) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician. ... The Seal of the United States Department of State The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. ... Several notable persons have been named Charles Adams: Charles Adams is an adult male age 30 living in Philadelphia. ... Several notable persons have been named Charles Francis Adams: Charles Francis Adams (1807-1886), US congressman, ambassador Charles Francis Adams (1835-1915), son of above, Civil War General Charles Francis Adams (1866-1954), son of above, Navy secretary Charles Francis Adams (born 1910), son of above, president of Raytheon This...

The Baldwin, Evarts, Hoar & Sherman family

Main article: Baldwin, Hoar & Sherman family This article needs a complete rewrite for the reasons listed on the talk page. ...

An exceedingly large political family spanning the country's history. See the above article for details. Especially Notable figures include:

• Roger Sherman (1721-1793)
• John Adams
• John Quincy Adams
• William Tecumseh Sherman
• Susan B. Anthony

Roger Sherman Roger Sherman (April 19 (O.S.), April 30 (N.S.), 1721 – July 23, 1793), was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence and a member of the committee that drafted it, a member of the committee that drafted the Articles of Confederation, and signed the United... John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was the first (1789–1797) Vice President of the United States, and the second (1797–1801) President of the United States. ... John Quincy Adams (July 11, 1767–February 23, 1848) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician. ... William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, and author. ... Susan Brownell Anthony, aged 28 Susan Brownell Anthony, (February 15, 1820 – March 13, 1906) was a prominent American civil rights leader who, along with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, led the effort to secure Womens suffrage in the United States. ...

The Bayhs

Main article: Bayh family

• Birch E. Bayh II, (b. 1928), U.S. senator from Indiana, 1963–1981, and 1976 presidential candidate
  • B. Evans "Evan" Bayh III, (b. 1955), governor of Indiana, 1989–1997, U.S. Senator from Indiana, 1999-

Birch Evans Bayh II (born January 22, 1928) was a U.S. Senator from Indiana between 1963 and 1981. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 38th 94,321 km² 225 km 435 km 1. ... The President of the United States (fully, President of the United States of America; unofficially abbreviated POTUS) is the head of state of the United States and the chief executive of the federal government. ... Birch Evans Evan Bayh III (born December 26, 1955) is an American politician who has served as a U.S. Senator from Indiana since 1999 and a former Governor of Indiana. ...

The Blairs

• Francis Preston Blair, (1791–1876), advisor to presidents Andrew Jackson – Andrew Johnson
  • Montgomery Blair, (1813–1883), Postmaster General, 1861–1864, son of Francis Preston Blair.
  • Francis Preston Blair, Jr., (1821–1875), 1868 Democratic candidate for Vice President, Senator from Missouri, 1871–1873, son of Francis Preston Blair.

Francis Preston Blair (April 12, 1791 – October 18, 1876), American journalist and politician, was born at Abingdon, Virginia. ... Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845), was the seventh President of the United States (1829-1837), hero of the Battle of New Orleans (1815), a founder of the Democratic Party, and the eponym of the era of Jacksonian democracy. ... Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808 – July 31, 1875) was the sixteenth Vice President (1865) and the seventeenth President of the United States (1865–1869), succeeding to the presidency upon the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. ... Montgomery Blair (May 10, 1813–July 27, 1883), son of Francis Preston Blair and elder brother of Francis Preston Blair, Jr. ... The Postmaster General is the executive head of the United States Postal Service. ... Francis Preston Blair, Jr. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... State nickname: The Show Me State Official languages English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City (largest metropolitan area is Saint Louis) Governor Matt Blunt (R) Senators Kit Bond (R) Jim Talent (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 21st 69,709 mi²; 180,693 km² 1. ... 1871 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ...

The Blunts

• Roy Blunt, (b. 1950), US Congressman from Missouri
• Matt Blunt, (b. 1970), Governor of Missouri, son of Roy Blunt

U.S. Representative Roy Blunt This article is about the Congressman. ... Matthew Roy Blunt (born November 20, 1970) was elected Governor of Missouri on November 2, 2004. ... The Governors of Missouri since its statehood in 1820 are: Alexander McNair 1821-24 Frederick Bates 1824-25 Abraham J. Williams 1825-26 John Miller 1826-32 Daniel Dunklin 1832-36 Lilburn W. Boggs 1836-40 Thomas Reynolds 1840-44 Meredith Miles Marmaduke 1844 John C. Edwards 1844-48 Austin...

The Borens

Main Article: Boren family

• Lyle Boren (1909-1992), US Congressman from Oklahoma.
  • David Boren (b. 1941), Governor of Oklahoma and US Senator, son of Lyle Boren.
    • Dan Boren (b. 1973), US Congressman from Oklahoma, son of David Boren.

Lyle H. Boren (May 11, 1909-July 2, 1992), U.S. Democratic Party politician, was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma, serving from 1937 to 1947. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 20th 181,196 km² 355 km 645 km 1. ... David Lyle Boren (born April 21, 1941) was a United States Senator from Oklahoma from 1979 to 1994. ... This is a list of Governors of Oklahoma: Charles N. Haskell Democratic 1907-1911 Lee Cruce Democratic 1911-1915 R. L. Williams Democratic 1915-1919 James B. A. Robertson Democratic 1919-1923 John C. Walton Democratic 1923-1923 Martin E. Trapp Democratic 1923-1927 Henry S. Johnston Democratic 1927-1929... Dan Boren (August 2, 1973 - ) is a Democratic U.S. politician from the state of Oklahoma. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 20th 181,196 km² 355 km 645 km 1. ...

The Browns

Main article: Brown family

• Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Sr., (1905–1996), Governor of California, 1959–1967; candidate for the Democratic nomination for President, 1960.
  • Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown Jr., (b. 1938), Governor of California 1975–1983; candidate for the Democratic nomination for United States President in 1976, 1980, and 1992; Mayor of Oakland, 1998–present, son of Pat Brown. Candidate for State Attorney General 2006
  • Kathleen Brown, (b. ?), California State Treasurer 1991–1995, Democratic candidate for Governor of California (1994), daughter of Pat Brown.
• Harold C. Brown, (1908–1998), Justice of the California Court of Appeal, 1966–1976, brother of Pat Brown.
• Geoffrey F. Brown, (1943-present), Commissioner California Public Utilities Commision 2000-present, and the Public Defender of San Francisco 1978-2000, nephew of Edmund G. Brown and Harold Brown, cousin of Jerry and Kathleen Brown

(The Browns are not related to Willie Brown, former Mayor of San Francisco, California and former Speaker of the California State Assembly.) Edmund Gerald Brown Sr. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Edmund Gerald Brown Jr. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... View of downtown Oakland looking west across Lake Merritt. ... Kathleen Brown is a Californian politician who comes from a prominent political family in the state. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ... Nickname: The City by the Bay Motto: Official website: http://www. ... Willie Brown Willie Lewis Brown, Jr. ... Nickname: The City by the Bay Motto: Official website: http://www. ... California State Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. ...

The Bushes

Main article: Bush family Barbara Bush, Jeb Bush, George H.W. Bush, Laura Bush, and George W. Bush watch tee ball on the White House lawn. ...

See also: The Walkers

• Franklin Pierce (1804–1869), 14th President of the United States, ancestor of Barbara Bush.

• Samuel P. Bush (1863–1948), a close advisor to President Hoover; chief of the Ordinance, Small Arms and Ammunition Section of the War Industries Board 1918-23; Director, Federal Reserve - Cleveland; father of Prescott Bush.
  • Prescott Bush (1895–1972), U.S. Senator from Connecticut, 1952–1963; father of George H.W. Bush. His wife was Dorothy Walker.
    • Prescott Bush Jr. (b. 1922), served as chairman of the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce.
    • George Herbert Walker Bush (b. 1924), U.S. Representative from Texas, 1967–1971; Ambassador to the United Nations, 1971–1973; Director of the CIA, chairman of the Republican National Committee, 1973–1974; 43rd Vice President (1981–1989), and 41st President (1989–1993); father of George W. Bush and Jeb Bush.
      • George Walker Bush (b. 1946), Governor of Texas, 1995–2000; 43rd President, 2001-; son of George H.W. Bush.
      • John E. "Jeb" Bush (b. 1953), Governor of Florida, 1999-; son of George H.W. Bush.

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The Byrds and Floods

• Colonel William Byrd I(1652–1704), married to Mary Horsmanden, daughter of Sir Warham Horsmanden a descendant of Charlemagne
  • Colonel William Byrd II(1674–1744) of Westover Plantation-- Founded Richmond, Virginia. Member of the Royal Society of Great Britain and served on the Virginia House of Burgesses.
    • William Byrd III (1752 – 1777) - served on the Virginia House of Burgesses.

• Colonel William Byrd (1828-1896) moved to Texas and was appointed adjutant general of the Confederate state of Texas. Married the daughter of Robert Jones Rivers
• Richard Evelyn BYRD II, brother to 1828 William Byrd, married Eleanor Bolling Flood the daughter of Henry Delaware Flood, thus uniting these families.

• Henry D. Flood (1865–1921), U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1901–1921.
• Joel W. Flood (1894–1964), U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1932–1933; brother of Henry D. Flood and uncle of Harry Byrd Sr.
  • Harry F. Byrd Sr. (1887–1966), Governor of Virginia, 1926–1930; Vice Chair of the Democratic Party, 1929; candidate for Democratic nomination for President, 1932; U.S. Senator from Virginia, 1933–1965; nominee for President of the States Rights Party, 1956; received 15 electoral votes for President, 1960; nephew of Henry D. Flood and Joel West Flood, father of Harry Byrd, Jr.
    • Harry F. Byrd Jr. (b.1914), U.S. Senator from Virginia, 1965–1983; son of Harry F. Byrd Sr.

(The Virginia Byrds are not related to Sen. Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia) William Byrd I (1652-1704), was the father of William Byrd II. William Byrd I (1652-1704), came from England in the late 1660s, and became a well-connected fur trader in the Richmond, Virginia area. ... Charlemagne (742 or 747 – 28 January 814) (also Charles the Great; from Latin, Carolus Magnus or, in German, Karl der Große), son of King Pepin the Short and Bertrada of Laon, was the king of the Franks from 768 to 814 and king of the Lombards from 774 to... William Byrd II (1674-1744) was born at Westover, Virginia, and educated in England for the law. ... Westover Plantation is located on the north bank of the James River in Charles City County, Virginia. ... Nickname: River City Motto: Sic Itur Ad Astra Official website: http://www. ... The premises of the Royal Society in London. ... Patrick Henry before the House of Burgesses in an 1851 painting by Peter F. Rothermel The House of Burgesses was the lower house of the Colony of Virginia. ... William Byrd III, (1752 - 1777) was the son of William Byrd II and the grandson of William Byrd I. He was born on December 15, 1752. ... Patrick Henry before the House of Burgesses in an 1851 painting by Peter F. Rothermel The House of Burgesses was the lower house of the Colony of Virginia. ... An adjutant general is the chief administrative officer to a military general. ... For other meanings of confederate and confederacy, see confederacy (disambiguation) National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Largest... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 320 km 690 km 7. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Harry Flood Byrd, Sr. ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The States Rights Democratic Party, usually known as the Dixiecrat Party, was a short-lived splinter group that broke from the Democratic Party in 1948. ... An electoral college is a set of electors who are empowered as a deliberative body to elect someone to a particular office. ... Harry Flood Byrd, Jr. ... Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Robert Byrd Robert Carlyle Byrd (born November 20, 1917) is a West Virginia Democrat serving in the United States Senate. ... State nickname: Mountain State Official languages English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Governor Joe Manchin (D) Senators Robert Byrd (D) Jay Rockefeller (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 41st 62,809 km² 0. ...

The Carnahans

• A.S.J. Carnahan (1897–1968), U.S. Representative from Missouri, 1945–1947 and 1949–1961; U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, 1961–1963.
  • Melvin E. Carnahan (1934–2000), governor of Missouri, 1993–2000; died in plane crash while running for United States Senate, posthumously elected; son of A.S.J. Carnahan, husband of Jean Carnahan.
  • Jean Carnahan (b. 1933), wife of Mel Carnahan, appointed to Senate in his stead, 2000, served 2001–2002; mother of Russ and Robin Carnahan.
    • Russ Carnahan (b. 1958), U.S. Representative from Missouri, 2005-; son of Mel and Jean Carnahan.
    • Robin Carnahan (b. ?), Missouri Secretary of State, 2005-; daughter of Mel and Jean Carnahan.

Albert Sidney Johnson Carnahan (January 9, 1897-March 24, 1968) was an American politician. ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. ... State nickname: The Show Me State Official languages English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City (largest metropolitan area is Saint Louis) Governor Matt Blunt (R) Senators Kit Bond (R) Jim Talent (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 21st 69,709 mi²; 180,693 km² 1. ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Melvin Eugene Mel Carnahan (February 11, 1934 – October 16, 2000) was an American politician who was Governor of Missouri from 1993 to 2000. ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Cite error 4; Invalid call; no input specified 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Senator Jean Carnahan, D-Missouri, who served in the Senate from 2001-2002 Jean Carnahan (born December 20, 1933) was a member of the United States Senate from 2001 to 2002. ... 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rep. ... Robin Carnahan Robin Carnahan is an American politician and the current Secretary of State of Missouri. ...

The Carrolls

The Carrolls of Maryland were a very active family during the early history of the United States Official language(s) None Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 42nd32,160 km²145 km400 km2137°53N to 39°43N75°4W to 79°33W Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 19th5,296,486165/km² (5th) Elevation - Highest point - Mean - Lowest point...

• Charles Carroll, Barrister (1723–1783), delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland, 1776–1777.
• Daniel Carroll (1730–1796), delegate to Continental Congress from Maryland, 1781–1783; signer of Articles of Confederation, 1781; member of the United States Constitutional Convention, 1787; U.S. Representative from Maryland, 1789–1791; first cousin of Charles the Barrister and Charles of Carrolton.
  • Richard Brent (1757–1814), U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1795–1799 and 1801–1803; U.S. Senator from Virginia, 1809–1814; nephew of Daniel Carroll.
    • William Leigh Brent (1784–1848), U.S. Representative from Louisiana, 1823–1829; nephew of Richard Brent.
• John Carroll (1735–1815), First Roman Catholic Bishop of Baltimore, brother of Daniel, first cousin of Charles the Barrister and Charles of Carrollton.
• Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737–1832), delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland, 1776–1781; signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, 1776; U.S. Senator from Maryland, 1789–1792; first cousin of Charles the Barrister, Daniel and John.
  • Charles H. Carroll (1794–1865), U.S. Representative from New York, 1843–1847; great-grandson of Daniel Carroll.
  • John Lee Carroll (1830–1911), Governor of Maryland, 1876–1880; great-grandson of Charles Carroll of Carrollton.

Charles Carroll, Barrister (March 22, 1723 _ March 23, 1783) was an American lawyer and statesman from Carrollton, Maryland. ... Events February 16 - Louis XV of France attains his majority Births February 24 - John Burgoyne, British general (d. ... 1783 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The First Continental Congress met from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774. ... Daniel Carroll Daniel Carroll (July 22, 1730–July 5, 1796) was a politician and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. ... Events Pope Clement XII elected September 17 - Change of emperor of the Ottoman Empire from Ahmed III (1703-1730) to Mahmud I (1730-1754) Anna Ivanova (Anna I of Russia) became czarina Births April 16 - Henry Clinton, British general (d. ... 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... ... The Philadelphia Convention—also known as the Constitutional Convention—took place in May through September, 1787, to address problems in the government of the United States of America following independence from Britain. ... Official language(s) None Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 42nd32,160 km²145 km400 km2137°53N to 39°43N75°4W to 79°33W Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 19th5,296,486165/km² (5th) Elevation - Highest point - Mean - Lowest point... Richard Brent (1757– December 30, 1814) was an American planter, lawyer, and politician from Stafford County, Virginia. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 320 km 690 km 7. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last official government census, but probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 31st 134,382 km² 210 km 610 km 16 29°N to 33°N 89°W to... John Carroll (January 8, 1735 – December 3, 1815) was a priest of the Catholic Society of Jesus. ... Events April 16 - The London premiere of Alcina by George Frideric Handel, his first the first Italian opera for the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden. ... The Battle of New Orleans 1815 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... As of 2005, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore covers the City of Baltimore as well as Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, and Washington counties, Maryland. ... Charles Carroll Charles Carroll of Carrollton (September 19, 1737–November 14, 1832) was a lawyer and politician from Maryland who was a delegate to the Continental Congress and later a United States Senator. ... Events 12 February — The San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is inaugurated. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... U.S. Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is a document in which the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain and explained their justifications for doing so. ... For other men named Charles Carroll, see Charles Carroll. ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... John Carroll John Lee Carroll (September 30, 1830 – February 27, 1911), a member of the United States Democratic Party, was the 37th Governor of Maryland in the United States from 1876 to 1880. ... Official language(s) None Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 42nd32,160 km²145 km400 km2137°53N to 39°43N75°4W to 79°33W Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 19th5,296,486165/km² (5th) Elevation - Highest point - Mean - Lowest point...

The Celebrezzes

• Anthony J. Celebrezze Sr. (1910–1998), Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, 1958–1962; United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1962–1965; judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1965–1998.
  • Anthony J. "Tony" Celebrezze Jr. (d. 2003), Ohio secretary of state, 1979–1983; Ohio attorney general, 1983–1991; Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, 1990; son of Anthony Sr.
    • Anthony J. Celebrezze III, son of Anthony Jr.
• Frank D. Celebrezze I (d. 1953), Cleveland municipal judge; Cleveland director of safety; assistant Cuyahoga County, Ohio, prosecutor; brother of Anthony Sr.
  • Frank D. Celebrezze Sr., Chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, 1978–1986; son of Frank I.
    • Frank D. Celebrezze Jr. (b. 1952), Ohio appeals court judge, 2000-; son of Frank Sr.
  • James P. Celebrezze, Ohio Supreme Court judge, 1982–1984, son of Frank I.

Anthony Joseph Celebrezze Sr. ... Categories: Lists of mayors | Mayors of Cleveland ... The United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare was the head of the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. ... The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts: Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of Tennessee... Anthony Joseph Tony Celebrezze Jr. ... Anthony Joseph Celebrezze III is the son of the former Ohio attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr. ... Frank D. Celebrezze I (died 1953) was the brother of Johnson cabinet member and federal appeals court Judge Anthony Celebrezze. ... Cuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Frank D. Celebrezze was an American politician and jurist of the Ohio Democratic party, having served as Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. ... Frank D. Celebrezze Jr. ... James P. Celebrezze is an American politician and jurist of the Ohio Democratic party, who currently serves as a judge of the Cuyahoga County, Ohio, common pleas court (domestic relations division). ...

The Churches and Clarks

• Barzilla W. Clark (1880–1943), Mayor of Idaho Falls, Idaho, 1935; Governor of Idaho, 1937–1939.
• Chase Addison Clark (1883–1966), Mayor of Idaho Falls, Idaho, 1937–1938; Governor of Idaho from 1941–1943; brother of Barzilla W. Clark.
  • Frank Church (1924–1984), U.S. Senator from Idaho, 1957–1981; candidate for Democratic nomination for President, 1976; son-in-law of Chase Addison Clark.

Idaho Falls is a city located in Bonneville County, Idaho. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boise Largest city Boise Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 14th 216,632 km² 491 km 771 km 0. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Idaho Falls is a city located in Bonneville County, Idaho. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ... Frank Forrester Church (July 25, 1924 – April 7, 1984) was a four-term U.S. Senator representing Idaho as a Democrat (1957-1981). ... Official language(s) English Capital Boise Largest city Boise Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 14th 216,632 km² 491 km 771 km 0. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ...

The Clintons and Rodhams

• William J. Clinton (b. 1946), 42nd President, 1993–2001; husband of Hillary Clinton.
• Hillary Rodham Clinton (b. 1947), U.S. senator from New York, 2001-; US First Lady and wife of Bill Clinton, 1993-2001.
• Hugh Rodham (brother of Hillary), Democratic candidate for U.S. senator from Florida (1994)

William Jefferson Bill Clinton (born August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. ... Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26, 1947), was First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001, as the wife of President Bill Clinton. ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... Hugh Rodham was Hillary Clinton’s father and a lifelong Republican. ...

The Cornings

• Erastus Corning (1794–1872), mayor of Albany, New York, 1834–1837; formed New York Central railroad; U.S. Congressman from New York, 1857–1859, 1861–1863.
  • Parker Corning (1874–1943), U.S. Congressman from New York, 28th District, 1923–1937; grandson of Erastus Corning.
  • Edwin Corning (1883–1934), New York Democratic chair, 1926–1928; Lieutenant Governor of New York, 1927–1928; grandson of Erastus Corning.
    • Erastus Corning II (1909–1983), mayor of Albany, 1942–1983; son of Edwin Corning.

Erastus Corning (December 14, 1794 – April 9, 1872), American businessman and politician, was born in Norwich, Connecticut. ... Motto: Nickname: Location in Albany County, New York Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 County Albany County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Area  - Total  - Water 56. ... The New York Central Railroad, known simply as the New York Central in its publicity and with the AAR reporting mark of NYC, was a railroad operating in the North-Eastern United States. ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Erastus Corning II was a mayor of Albany, New York. ... Motto: Nickname: Location in Albany County, New York Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 County Albany County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Area  - Total  - Water 56. ...

The Crowninshields

Main article: Crowninshield family The Crowninshields are an American family prominent in seafaring and in political and military leadership as well as the literary world. ...

• Benjamin Williams Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy
• Jacob Crowninshield, his brother, representative from Massachusetts, appointed Secretary of the Navy
  • Arent S. Crowninshield, his grandson, U.S. Navy admiral

Navy collection image of Crowninshield Benjamin Williams Crowninshield (December 27, 1772–February 3, 1851) served as the fifth United States Secretary of the Navy between 1815 and 1818, during the administrations of Presidents James Madison and James Monroe. ... Flag of the United States Secretary of the Navy. ... Jacob Crowninshield (March 31, 1770–April 15, 1808) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts and appointee to the position of U.S. Secretary of the Navy but never served. ... Flag of the United States Secretary of the Navy. ... Arent Schuyler Crowninshield (March 14, 1843 _ 1908) was an admiral of the United States Navy. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ...

The Cuomos

Main article: Cuomo Family Cuomo Family is a political family located in the United States. ...

• Mario Cuomo, Governor of New York (1983–1994)
  • Andrew Cuomo, his son, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1997–2001)

Cuomo making a speech in mid 2004, (C-Span). ... This is a list of the Governors of New York. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... Andrew Mark Cuomo (born December 6, 1957 in New York City) was the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Bill Clinton between 1997 and 2001. ... The United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is the head of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, concerned with The Secretary is a member of the Presidents Cabinet. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

The D'Alesandros

• Thomas L. J. D'Alesandro, Jr. (1903–1987), U.S. Representative from Maryland, 1939–1947; Mayor of Baltimore, 1947–1959.
  • Thomas L. J. D'Alesandro III (b. 1929), Mayor of Baltimore, 1967–1971; son of Thomas, Jr.
  • Nancy Pelosi (b. 1940), Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from California; daughter of Thomas, Jr.

Thomas DAlesandro, Jr. ... Official language(s) None Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 42nd32,160 km²145 km400 km2137°53N to 39°43N75°4W to 79°33W Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 19th5,296,486165/km² (5th) Elevation - Highest point - Mean - Lowest point... Here is a list of mayors that have served the city of Baltimore, Maryland. ... Representative Nancy Pelosi Nancy Pelosi (born March 26, 1940) is the highest-ranking Democrat in the United States House of Representatives. ... The Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the minority counterpart to the Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ...

The Daleys

Main article: Daley family The Daley family is an Irish American political family from Chicago that is deeply entrenched in a vast political machine system of Illinois. ...

Two members of the Daley family served as Mayor of Chicago, between them ruling the city for more than a third of a century. Mayors of Chicago, Illinois, Current or Previous The mayoral term in Chicago was two years from 1837 through 1907, at which time it was lengthened to four years. ...

• Richard J. Daley (1902–1976), mayor from 1955 until 1976.
  • Richard M. Daley (b. 1942), mayor since 1989; son of Richard J.
  • William M. Daley (b. 1948), U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 1997 until 2000.
  • John P. Daley, Cook County Commissioner

Richard Joseph Daley (May 15, 1902 – December 20, 1976) was an Irish-American politician who served as Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee from 1953 and Mayor of Chicago from 1955, retaining both positions until his death in 1976. ... Richard Michael Daley (born April 24, 1942) has been Mayor of Chicago since 1989. ... William Daley was United States Secretary of Commerce under President Bill Clinton. ... The office of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce in the mid-20th century. ... John P. Daley is the son of Richard J. Daley and Eleanor Sis Daley, brother of Richard M. Daley and William M. Daley. ... Cook County is a county located in the state of Illinois. ...

The DeWines

• R. Michael DeWine (b. 1947), U.S. Representative from Ohio, 1983–1991; lieutenant governor of Ohio, 1991–1994; U.S. senator from Ohio, 1995-.
  • R. Patrick DeWine, Cincinnati, Ohio, city councilman; son of Mike DeWine.
• Kevin DeWine, Ohio state representative; cousin of Mike DeWine.

Richard Michael Mike DeWine (born January 5, 1947) is an American politician from Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... Richard Patrick Pat DeWine is a lawyer and politician of the Republican party who serves as a member of the Hamilton County Commission. ... Cincinnati is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States that lies on the Ohio River and is the county seat of Hamilton CountyGR6. ... Kevin DeWine is an American politician of the Republican party. ...

The Dingells

• John D. Dingell, Sr. (1894–1955), U.S. representative from Michigan, 1933–1955.
  • John D. Dingell Jr. (b.1926), U.S. representative from Michigan, 1955–present; son of John Sr.
    • Chris Dingell, Michigan state senator, 1998-; son of John Jr.

John David Dingell, Sr. ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. ... Official language(s) English de-facto Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 11th 96,889 mi² / 250,941 km² 239 miles / 385 km 491 miles / 790 km 41. ... John David Dingell, Jr. ...

The Dodds

• Thomas J. Dodd, representative (1953–1957) and senator (1959–1971)from Connecticut
  • Christopher Dodd, his son, senator from Connecticut (1981-)

Thomas Joseph Dodd (May 15, 1907-May 24, 1971) was a United States Senator and Representative from Connecticut. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 48th 14,371 km² 113 km 177 km 12. ... Christopher John Dodd (born May 27, 1944), is an American politician. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Doles

• Bob Dole (b. 1923), U.S. Representative from Kansas, 1961–1969; U.S. Senator from Kansas, 1969–1996; Chairman of Republican National Committee, 1971–1973; Republican nominee for Vice President, 1976; candidate for Republican nomination for President, 1980 and 1988; Republican nominee for President, 1996.
• Elizabeth Dole (b. 1936), U.S. Secretary of Transportation, 1983–1987; U.S. Secretary of Labor, 1989–1991; candidate for Republican nomination for President, 2000; U.S. Senator from North Carolina, 2003-; wife of Bob Dole.

Bob Dole Robert Joseph Dole (born July 22, 1923) is best known as a former Republican United States Senate Majority Leader and Senator from Kansas. ... Official language(s) None Capital Topeka Largest city Wichita Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 15th 82,277 mi²; 213,096 km² 211 mi; 340 km 400 mi; 645 km 0. ... Elizabeth Hanford Liddy Dole (born July 29, 1936) was elected to the United States Senate in 2002 to represent North Carolina for a term ending in 2009. ... Established October 15, 1966 Activated April 1, 1967 Secretary Norman Mineta Deputy Secretary Maria Cino Budget $58 billion (2004 estimate) Employees 58,622 (2004 estimate) The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is a Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transport. ... The United States Department of Labor is a Cabinet department of the United States government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services, and some economic statistics. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 28th 139,509 km² 805 km 240 km 9. ...

The Dulleses

Main article: Dulles family

• John Watson Foster (1836–1917), General, Union Army, Civil War; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, 1873–1880; U.S. Ambassador to Russia, 1880–1881; U.S. Ambassador to Spain, 1883–1885; Secretary of State, 1892–1893.
  • John Foster Dulles (1888–1959), U.S. Senator from New York, 1949; Secretary of State, 1953–1959; grandson of John Watson Foster. Namesake for the Washington Dulles International Airport
    • Avery Robert Dulles (b. 1918), cardinal of the Catholic Church; son of John Foster and Janet Avery (Pomeroy) Dulles.
  • Allen W. Dulles (1893–1969), second director of the CIA, 1953–1961; member, Warren Commission. He was the brother of John Foster and Eleanor Lansing Dulles.
• Robert Lansing (1864–1928), Secretary of State, 1915–1920; uncle of John Foster Dulles.
  • Eleanor Lansing Dulles (b. 1895--d. 1996) The sister of Allen and John, organized of the Berlin Desk before the end of WWII, was the U.S. political adviser in Austria and then assisted President Franklin D. Roosevelt in setting up the Social Security system during her two (2) decades of service in the US State Department.
• Theodore Medad Pomeroy grandfather of Janet Pomeroy Avery Dulles (wife of John Foster Dulles and mother of Cardinal Avery Dulles), a US Congressman and the Speaker of the US House of Representatives for one day.

Categories: People stubs | 1836 births | 1917 deaths | U.S. Army generals | U.S. Secretaries of State ... The 21st Michigan Infantry, a company of Shermans veterans. ... The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in North America between the United States of America, called the Union and the Confederate States of America, a new nation formed by 11 seceding states. ... The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. ... John Foster Dulles John Foster Dulles (February 25, 1888 – May 24, 1959) was an American statesman who served as Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from (1953 - 1959). ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Washington Dulles International Airport (IATA: IAD, ICAO: KIAD) serves the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. ... His Eminence Avery Robert Cardinal Dulles, S.J. (born August 24, 1918 in Auburn, New York) is currently the Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society at Fordham University, a position he has held since 1988. ... A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official in the Roman Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope and appointed by him as a member of the College of Cardinals during a consistory. ... The Roman Catholic Church believes its founding was based on Jesus appointment of Saint Peter as the primary church leader, later Bishop of Rome. ... Allen Welsh Dulles (April 23, 1893 – January 29, 1969) was an influential director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1953 to 1961 and a member of the Warren Commission. ... The CIA Seal The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... Warren Commission report cover page The Presidents Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, known unofficially as The Warren Commission, was established on November 29, 1963 by Lyndon B. Johnson to investigate the assassination of the U.S. President John F. Kennedy. ... To learn about Robert Lansing (the actor), go to Robert Lansing (actor). ... The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. ... Eleanor Lansing Dulles, author, teacher and government employee, was a member of a diplomatic dynasty which spanned three generations. ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths World War II, also known as the Second World War (sometimes WW2 or WWII), was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as... Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945), 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945), is best known for leading the U.S. through the Great Depression via his New Deal, building a powerful political coalition, the New Deal Coalition, that dominated American politics for decades, and for... Social Security in the United States is a social insurance program funded through a dedicated payroll tax. ... The United States Department of State, often referred to as the State Department, is the Cabinet-level foreign affairs agency of the United States government, equivalent to foreign ministries in other countries. ... Theodore Medad Pomeroy (1824 - 1905) was a U.S. politician. ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ...

The du Ponts

Main article: du Pont family; also see du Pont company The Du Pont de Nemours family is a wealthy American family. ... E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (NYSE: DD) was founded in July 1802 as a gun powder mill by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont on Brandywine Creek, near Wilmington, Delaware. ...

The du Pont immigrant to the United States, Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (1739–1817) was deputy of the Third Estate to the Estates-General of 1789 for the region of Nemours in France. The du Pont political dynasty is based on the family's manufacturing empire in Delaware. Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (1739 - 1817 August 7), born in Paris, France, was the founder of a dynamic and innovative family of entrepreneurs. ... In France of the ancien régime and the age of the French Revolution, the term Third Estate (tiers état) indicated the generality of people which were not part of the clergy (the First Estate) nor of the nobility (the Second Estate). ... The Estates-General of 1789 was the first meeting of the French Estates-General, a general assembly consisting of representatives from all but the poorest segment of the French citizenry, since 1614. ... 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Nemours is a town and commune of the Seine-et-Marne département, in France. ... Official language(s) None Capital Dover Largest city Wilmington Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 49th 6,452 km² 48 km 161 km 21. ...

• May Lammot du Pont married Willard Saulsbury U.S. Senator from Delaware (elected 1912).
• Renée de Pelleport du Pont married LeRoy Harvey, mayor of Wilmington, Delaware.
• Ethel du Pont (1916–1965) married Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.
• Henry Algernon du Pont (1838–1926), Colonel in Union Army during Civil War; U.S. Senator from Delaware, 1906–1917; cousin of T. Coleman du Pont.
• Thomas Coleman du Pont (1863–1930), U.S. Senator from Delaware, 1921–1922 and 1925–1928; candidate for Republican nomination for President, 1916; cousin of Henry A. du Pont.
  • Pierre Samuel du Pont, IV (b. 1935), U.S. Representative from Delaware, 1971–1974; Governor of Delaware, 1977–1985; candidate for Republican nomination for President, 1988.

Willard Saulsbury, Jr. ... Motto: A Place To Be Somebody Nickname: Founded Incorporated 1638 1832  County New Castle County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor James M. Baker (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 44. ... Ethel du Pont & Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. ... Ethel du Pont & Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. ... Henry Algernon du Pont (1838–1926), known as Colonel Henry, was an American soldier and politician from Greenville, Delaware in New Castle County and grandson of Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771–1834), the founder of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. ... The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in North America between the United States of America, called the Union and the Confederate States of America, a new nation formed by 11 seceding states. ... Thomas Coleman du Pont (December 11, 1863 – November 11, 1930) was an American engineer and politician, from Greenville, in New Castle County, Delaware. ... Pierre Samuel Pete du Pont, IV (1935–) is an American lawyer and politician from from Rockland, near Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. ...

The Edmondsons

Main article: Edmondson family

• J. Howard Edmondson, (1925-1971), Governor of Oklahoma
• Ed Edmondson, U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma, brother of J. Howard Edmondson
• Drew Edmondson, (b. 1946), Oklahoma Attorney General, son of Ed Edmondson
• James E. Edmondson, Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice, son of Ed Edmondson

MLK Library EDMONDSON, James Howard, (brother of Edmond A. Edmondson), a Senator from Oklahoma; born in Muskogee, Okla. ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 20th 181,196 km² 355 km 645 km 1. ... W.A. Drew Edmondson (born October 12, 1946), U.S. Democratic Party politician, He is the Attorney General of Oklahoma. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... The Oklahoma Supreme Court is one of two courts of last resort in the state of Oklahoma, hearing civil cases, as opposed to the Court of Criminal Appeals, which hears criminal appeals. ...

The Eisenhowers

Main article: Eisenhower family

• Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969), General of the United States Army and Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Forces during World War II; 34th President (1953–1961).
  • John Eisenhower (b. 1922), U.S. Ambassador to Belgium; son of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
    • David Eisenhower, John's son, eponym of Camp David and son-in-law of Richard Nixon

Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American soldier and politician. ... US Army Seal HHC, US Army Distinctive Unit Insignia The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces that has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths World War II, also known as the Second World War (sometimes WW2 or WWII), was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as... John Sheldon David Doud Eisenhower (b. ... David Eisenhower (1948-) is the grandson of the supreme commander of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II and the 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. ... Main Lodge at Camp David during Nixon administration, February 9, 1971. ... Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. ...

The Feltons

Main article: Felton family

• William Harrell Felton (1823–1909), U.S. Representative from Georgia, 1875–1881; husband of Rebecca Felton.
• Rebecca Latimer Felton (1835–1930), U.S. Senator from Georgia, 1922–1923; first woman in U.S. Senate; wife of William H. Felton.

Rebecca Ann Latimer Felton (June 10, 1835–January 24, 1930) was an American writer, teacher, reformer, and briefly a politician who became the first woman to serve in the United States Senate, filling an appointment on November 21, 1922, and serving until the next day. ...

The Frelinghuysens

• Frederick Frelinghuysen (1753–1804), New Jersey delegate to Continental Congress, 1778; U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1793–1796.
  • Theodore Frelinghuysen (1787–1862), U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1829–1835; son of Frederick.
    • Frederick T. Frelinghuysen (1817–1885), U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1866–1869 and 1871–1877; United States Secretary of State, 1881–1885; nephew of Theodore.
      • Joseph S. Frelinghuysen (1869–1948), U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1917–1923; nephew of Frederick T.
        • • Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr. (b. 1916), U.S. Representative from New Jersey, 1953–1975; great-great-great-grandson of Frederick.
            • Rodney Frelinghuysen (b. 1946), U.S. Congressman from New Jersey, 1995–present; son of Peter Jr.

Frederick Frelinghuysen (1753–1804) Frederick Frelinghuysen (April 13, 1753–April 13, 1804) was an American lawyer, soldier, and statesman from New Jersey. ... Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 110 km 240 km 14. ... The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The First Continental Congress met from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774. ... 1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Theodore Frelinghuysen (1787–1862) Theodore Frelinghuysen (March 28, 1787–April 12, 1862) was a American politician, serving as New Jerseys Attorney General, United States Senator, and Mayor of Newark, New Jersey before running as a candidate for Vice President with Henry Clay on the Whig ticket in the election... Frederick Theodore Frelinghuysen (August 4, 1817–May 20, 1885) was a member of the United States Senate from New Jersey and a United States Secretary of State. ... The Seal of the United States Department of State The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. ... Joseph Sherman Frelinghuysen (March 12, 1869–February 8, 1948) represented New Jersey as a Republican in the United States Senate from 1917 to 1923. ... Peter Hood Ballantine Frelinghuysen, Jr. ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. ... Frelinghuysen tours a Superfund site in his district. ...

The Fergusons

• James Edward Ferguson aka Pa Ferguson (1871–1944), Governor of Texas, 1915–1917; impeached by Texas House and removed from office; husband of Miriam Ferguson.
• Miriam Ferguson aka Ma Ferguson (1875–1961), Governor of Texas, 1925–1927 and 1933–1935.

James Edward Ferguson (August 31, 1871 - September 21, 1944) was a United States politician from the state of Texas. ... In politics, Governor of Texas is the title given to the chief executive of the state of Texas. ... Miriam Amanda Wallace Ma Ferguson (June 13, 1875–June 25, 1961) became the first female Governor of Texas in 1924, and the second female state governor in the United States. ...

The Gilligans and the Sebeliuses

Main articles: Gilligan family and Sebelius family

• John J. Gilligan (b. 1921), U.S. Representative, 1965–1967; governor of Ohio, 1971–1975.
• Keith Sebelius (1916–1982), U.S. Representative from Kansas, 1969–1981.
  • Kathleen Sebelius (b. 1949), Kansas insurance commissioner, 1995–2003; Governor of Kansas, 2003-; daughter of John Gilligan and daughter-in-law of Keith Sebelius.

John Joyce Jack Gilligan (born March 22, 1921) is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Ohio who served as its 62nd governor. ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. ... Ohio Governors Ohio was admitted to the Union on March 1, 1803. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... Keith Sebelius (born September 10, 1916-August 6, 1983) was an American politician who served in the US House of Representatives (1969-1981). ... Official language(s) None Capital Topeka Largest city Wichita Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 15th 82,277 mi²; 213,096 km² 211 mi; 340 km 400 mi; 645 km 0. ... Gov. ... Official language(s) None Capital Topeka Largest city Wichita Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 15th 82,277 mi²; 213,096 km² 211 mi; 340 km 400 mi; 645 km 0. ...

The Grants

• Ulysses S. Grant, eighteenth President of the United States
  • Frederick Dent Grant, U.S. Minister to Austria, New York City Police Commisioner, son of Ulysses S. Grant
    • Ulysses S. Grant III, U.S. Army general, Member of the U.S. delegation to the Supreme War Council at Versailles, son of Frederick Dent Grant. He married Edith Root, daughter of Elihu Root.
  • Ulysses S. Grant, Jr., Delegate to the Republican National Convention from California, Presidental elector for California, son of Ulysses Grant. He married Fannie Josephine Chaffee, daughter of Jerome Bunty Chaffee

Ulysses S. Grant (April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885) was the 18th President of the United States (1869–1877). ... The President of the United States (fully, President of the United States of America; unofficially abbreviated POTUS) is the head of state of the United States and the chief executive of the federal government. ... Frederick Dent Grant (May 30, 1850 - April 12, 1912) was a soldier and U.S. minister to Austria. ... The Empire State Building (right) and the Chrysler Building (left) are easily recognized symbols of New York City to the world. ... Ulysses S. Grant III (July 4, 1881 - August 29, 1968), the son of Frederick Dent Grant (and the grandson of General of the Army and President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant) was an American soldier and planner. ... The Supreme War Council was a central command created by David Lloyd George to coordinate Allied military strategy during World War I. It was founded in 1917. ... This article is about the city of Versailles. ... Elihu Root Elihu Root (February 15, 1845 – February 7, 1937) was an American lawyer and statesman, the son of Oren Root and Nancy Whitney Buttrick. ... Ulysses S. Grant Jr. ... The Republican National Convention, the presidential nominating convention of the United States Republican Party, is held every four years to determine the partys candidate for the coming Presidential election and the partys platform. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... Jerome Bunty Chaffee (April 17, 1825 - March 9, 1886), was an entrepreneur and United States Senator from Colorado. ...

The Gores

Main article: Gore family

• Albert A. Gore Sr. (1907–1998), U.S. Representative from Tennessee, 1939–1944 and 1945–1953; U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1953–1971.
  • Albert A. Gore Jr. (b. 1948), U.S. Representative from Tennessee, 1977–1985; U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1985–1993; candidate for Democratic nomination for President, 1988;, Vice President, 1993–2001; Democratic nominee for President, 2000; son of Albert Gore Sr.

Writer Gore Vidal has asserted that his grandfather, Thomas Pryor Gore, was related to the Al Gores of Tennessee, but no such relationship has been proven. Albert Gore Sr. ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. ... State nickname: Volunteer State Official languages English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Governor Phil Bredesen (D) Senators Bill Frist (R) Lamar Alexander (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 36th 109,247 km² 2. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Albert Arnold Gore Jr. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Vice President of the United States is the second-highest executive official of the United States government, the person who, in the words of Adlai Stevenson, is a heartbeat from the presidency. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Gore Vidal, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1948 Eugene Luther Gore Vidal (born October 3, 1925), known better simply as Gore Vidal, is a well-known American writer of novels, plays and essays, and a public figure for over fifty years. ... Thomas Pryor Gore (December 10, 1870 - March 16, 1949) was a Democratic politician. ...

The Hagans

• Robert E. Hagan was a Trumbull County, Ohio, commissioner and held a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives
  • Timothy Hagan, his son, was a Cuyahoga County, Ohio, commissioner and 2002 Democratic nominee for Ohio governor
  • Robert F. Hagan, Tim's brother, is a member of the Ohio Senate

Robert E. Hagan of Youngstown, Ohio, was an American politician of the Democratic party. ... Trumbull County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Ohio has a bicameral legislature, the Ohio General Assembly, consisting a House of Representatives and Senate (the Ohio State Senate), based on its constitution of 1851. ... Timothy Hagan (born in 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio), a Democrat, is an American politician of the Ohio Democratic party. ... Cuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Robert Hagan is an American politician of the Democratic party who holds a seat in the Ohio State Senate. ... The Ohio Senate is the upper house in Ohios bicameral legislature, the Ohio General Assembly; the lower house is the Ohio House of Representatives. ...

The Harlans

• James Harlan (1800–1863), U.S. Representative from Kentucky, 1835–1839; Kentucky state attorney general, 1849–1859.
  • John Marshall Harlan (1833–1911), U.S. District Attorney for Kentucky, 1861–1863; Kentucty state attorney general, 1861–1865; Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1877–1911; son of James Harlan.
    • John Marshall Harlan II (1899–1971), justice of 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, 1954–1955; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, 1955–1971; grandson of John Marshall Harlan.

There have been multiple notable individuals of the name James Harlan. ... Official language(s) English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 37th 104,749 km² 225 km 610 km 1. ... John Marshall Harlan John Marshall Harlan (June 1, 1833 – October 14, 1911) was an American Supreme Court associate justice. ... In order to become a Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States, an individual must be nominated by the President of the United States and approved by the U.S. Senate, with at least half of that body approving in the affirmative. ... John Marshall Harlan II (May 20, 1899 – December 29, 1971) was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. ... The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts: District of Connecticut Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of New York District of Vermont The Second Circuit hears argument at the Thurgood Marshall U...

The Harrisons

Main article: Harrison family The Harrisons are related by marriage to the Lees, Washingtons, and Randolphs of Virginia. The Harrison family is a prominent political family in US history. ...

• Benjamin Harrison V (1726–1791), delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia, 1774; signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, 1776; Governor of Virginia, 1782–1784.
  • Carter Bassett Harrison (1758–1808), U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1793–1799; son of Benjamin V and brother of William Henry.
  • William Henry Harrison (1773–1841), Governor of Indiana Territory, 1801–1812; U.S. Representative from Ohio, 1816–1819; U.S. Senator from Ohio, 1825–1828; U.S. Minister to Gran Colombia, 1828–1829; Whig party nominee for President, 1836; 9th President, 1841; son of Benjamin Harrison V, brother of Carter Bassett Harrison, cousin of Beverly Randolph.
    • John Scott Harrison (1804–1878), U.S. Representative from Ohio, 1853–1857; son of William Henry Harrison.
      • Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901), general in the Union Army during Civil War; U.S. Senator from Indiana, 1881–1887; 23rd President, 1889–1893; grandson of William Henry Harrison the elder and son of John Scott Harrison, grandfather of William Henry Harrison the younger.
        • • William Henry Harrison (1896–1990), U.S. Representative from Wyoming, 1951–1955 and 1961–1965 and 1967–1969; grandson of Benjamin Harrison.
  • Beverly Randolph (1754–1797), Governor of Virginia, 1788–1791; nephew of Benjamin Harrison V.
  • Burwell Bassett (1764–1841), U.S. Representative from Virginia, first cousin of William Henry Harrison and nephew by marriage of George Washington.
    • Carter Harrison, Sr. (1825–1893), U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1875–1879; Mayor of Chicago, 1879–1887 and in 1893; first cousin once removed to Carter Bassett and William Henry Harrison, father of Carter Henry Harrison, Jr..
      • Carter Harrison, Jr. (1860–1953), Mayor of Chicago, 1897–1905 and 1911–1915; son of John Scott Harrison.

Benjamin Harrison V Benjamin Harrison (V) (April 5, 1726 – April 24, 1791) was an American planter and revolutionary leader from Charles City County, Virginia. ... The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The First Continental Congress met from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 320 km 690 km 7. ... U.S. Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is a document in which the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain and explained their justifications for doing so. ... Carter Bassett Harrision (ca. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 320 km 690 km 7. ... William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) was an American military leader, politician, and the ninth President of the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 38th 94,321 km² 225 km 435 km 1. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... Map showing Gran Colombia The Republic of Gran Colombia, or Greater Colombia, was a short-lived republic in South America consisting of present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama. ... While the Whigs (along with the Tories) are often described as one of the two political parties in late 17th to mid 19th century Great Britain, it is more accurate to describe them as loose political groupings or tendencies. ... John Scott Harrison (1804-1878) was an American Congressman who represented the second district of Ohio from 1853 to 1857. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... Benjamin Harrison (August 20, 1833 – March 13, 1901) was the 23rd President of the United States (1889-1893). ... The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in North America between the United States of America, called the Union and the Confederate States of America, a new nation formed by 11 seceding states. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 38th 94,321 km² 225 km 435 km 1. ... William Henry Harrison (August 10, 1896–October 8, 1990) was an American politician who served as a Representative from Wyoming. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 10th 253,554 km² 450 km 580 km 0. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the successful Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and later became the first President of the United States, an office to which he was elected twice (1789-1797). ... Carter Henry Harrison, Sr. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 25th 149,998 km² 340 km 629 km 4. ... Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Official website: http://egov. ... A cousin chart identifies the correct name for the relationship between two people with a common ancestor. ... Carter Henry Harrison, Jr. ...

The Hearsts

• George Hearst (1820–1891), U.S. Senator from California, 1886–1891.
  • William Randolph Hearst (1863–1951), newspaper baron; U.S. Representative from New York, 1903–1907; candidate for Democratic nomination for President, 1904.

George Hearst (September 3, 1820–February 28, 1891) was a wealthy California businessman, United States Senator and father of famed newspaperman William Randolph Hearst. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... William Randolph Hearst William Randolph Hearst (April 29, 1863 – August 14, 1951) was an American newspaper magnate, born in San Francisco, California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ...

The Hiesters

Main article: Hiester Family/Muhlenberg Family An American political and military dynasty. ... An American political, religious, and military dynasty. ...

• John Hiester (brother of Daniel and Gabriel): American Revolutionary War colonel; Pennsylvania militia general; Congressman 1807-1809
  • Daniel Hiester the Younger (son of John): Pennsylvania Congressman 1809-1811
• Daniel Hiester (brother of John and Gabriel): General in Pennsylvania militia; member of Pennsylvanian Supreme Executive Council; Congressman 1788-1796/1800-1804
• Gabriel Hiester (brother of Daniel and John): Colonel in Continental Army; state senator 1795-1796/1805-1812
• Joseph Hiester (cousin of John, Daniel, and Gabriel): Revolutionary War officer; congressman 1803-1817; Governor of Pennsylvania 1820-1823

John Hiester (1745-1821) An American military and political leader from the Revolutionary War era to the early 19th Century. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France,Netherlands, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War for Independence, was the military side of the American... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Daniel Hiester (1774-1834) An American political leader from Pennsylvania. ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Daniel Hiester (1747-1804) An American political and military leader from the Revolutionary War period to the early 19th Century. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... -1... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Gabriel Hiester (1749-1824) An American political and military leader from the time of the American Revolution to the early 19th Century. ... The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ... 1795 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Joseph Hiester Joseph Hiester (18 November 1752 - 10 June 1832) was governor of Pennsylvania from 1820 to 1823. ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... List of Pennsylvania Governors The office of Pennsylvania governor was created by the states Constitution of 1790. ... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

The Houghtons

The Houghtons are heirs to the Corning glass fortune.

• Alanson B. Houghton 1863–1941, U.S. Representative from New York, 1919–1922; U.S. Ambassador to Germany, 1922–1925; U.S. Ambassador to Britain, 1925–1929.
  • Amory Houghton (1899–1981), U.S. Ambassador to France, 1957–1961; son of Alanson B. Houghton, father of Amo Houghton.
    • Amo Houghton (b. 1926), former CEO of Corning Glass Works; U.S. Representative from New York, 1987–2005; son of Amory Houghton.

Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... This is a list of ambassadors from the United States. ... Amory Amo Houghton Jr. ... Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the job of having the ultimate executive responsibility or authority within an organization or corporation. ... Corning Glass Works (NYSE: GLW) is a U.S. manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, primarily for technical and scientific applications. ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ...

The Humphreys

• Hubert H. Humphrey Jr. (1911–1978), mayor of Minneapolis, 1945–1948; U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 1949–1964 and 1971–1978; 38th Vice President, 1965–1969; candidate for Democratic nomination for President, 1960 and 1972; Democratic nominee for President, 1968.
• Muriel Humphrey (1912–1998), appointed to the U.S. Senate upon Hubert Jr.'s death in 1978 to complete his term; wife of Hubert Humphrey Jr.
  • Hubert H. "Skip" Humphrey III (b. 1942), attorney general of Minnesota, 1983–1999, candidate for governor, 1998; son of Hubert and Muriel Humphrey.

Hubert Horatio Humphrey II (May 27, 1911 – January 13, 1978) was the 38th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Lyndon Johnson. ... Nickname: City of Lakes Motto: En Avant Official website: http://www. ... State nickname: North Star State, The Land of 10,000 Lakes, The Gopher State Official languages None Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) Senators Mark Dayton (D) Norm Coleman (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 12th 225,365 km² 8. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Muriel Buck Humphrey (February 20, 1912–September 20, 1998) was the wife of Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, and a United States Senator. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Hubert Horatio Skip Humphrey III is the son of former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey II and Muriel Humphrey. ...

The Hutchinsons

• Asa Hutchinson (b. 1950), U.S. Representative from Arkansas, 1997–2001; administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, 2001–2003; Undersecretary for Border & Transportation Security for the Department of Homeland Security, 2003–2005; brother of Tim Hutchinson
• Tim Hutchinson (b. 1949), U.S. Representative from Arkansas, 1993–1997; U.S. Senator from Arkansas, 1997–2003; brother of Asa Hutchinson.

Asa Hutchinson Asa Hutchinson (born December 3, 1950) is a former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, U.S. Congressman from the Third District of Arkansas, Director of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the first-ever Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 29th 137,732 km² 385 km 420 km 2. ... Since 1973, the DEA has enforced the drug laws in the United States. ... The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a Cabinet department of the federal government of the United States that is concerned with protecting the American homeland and the safety of American citizens. ... Timothy Hutchinson (born August 11, 1949) is a politician from the state of Arkansas. ...

The Johnsons

• Lyndon B. Johnson (1908–1973), U.S. Representative from Texas, 1937–1941 and 1942–1949; U.S. Senator from Texas, 1948–1961; Senate Majority Leader, 1954–1961; Vice President, 1961–1963; 36th President, 1963–1969; father-in-law of Charles S. Robb.
  • Charles S. Robb (b. 1939), Governor of Virginia, 1982–1986; U.S. Senator from Virginia, 1989–2001; co-chair of the Iraq Intelligence Commission, 2004; son-in-law of Lyndon Johnson.

Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States (1963–1969). ... Official language(s) None. ... Charles Spittal Chuck Robb (born June 26, American politician. ... The Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction was a panel created by Executive Order 13328 signed by U.S. President George W. Bush in February of 2004. ...

The Kennedys

Main article: Kennedy family John, Robert, and Edward Kennedy The Kennedy family is a prominent family in American politics and government descending from the marriage of Joseph P. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. ...

Some commentators in the early 1960s made predictions that President John F. Kennedy would be the first of a dynasty in the White House, but these predictions were not borne out, and the idea largely dropped off the public's radar after Robert Kennedy was assassinated in 1968 and Edward Kennedy was involved in a drunk-driving incident (in which a passenger in his car was killed) in 1969. However, a number of Kennedy family members have held high office since then. The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ... John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to as John F. Kennedy, JFK, or Jack Kennedy, was the 35th President of the United States. ... Jack Ruby murdered the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, in a very public manner. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... Chappaquiddick Island is a small island off the eastern end of the larger island of Marthas Vineyard. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ...

• Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom 1938-1941.
• John Francis Fitzgerald, (1863-1950), he was a member, Massachusetts state senate, 1893-1894; U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, 1895-1901, 1919-1921 (9th District 1895-1901, 10th District 1919-1921); mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, 1906-1907, 1910-1913; defeated, 1907; delegate, Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1912, 1932; candidate, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, 1916 and candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, 1922. He was also the father-in-law of Joseph Patrick Kennedy; grandfather of Joseph Patrick Kennedy, Jr., John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Robert Francis Kennedy, Jean Kennedy Smith and Edward Moore Kennedy; great-grandfather of Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Joseph Patrick Kennedy II, Mark Kennedy Shriver and Patrick Joseph Kennedy.
  • John F. Kennedy, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 1947-1953; U.S. Senator from Massachusetts 1953-1960; 35th President of the United States 1961-1963; son of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.
  • Robert F. Kennedy, Attorney General; U.S. Senator from New York 1965-1968; son of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.
    • Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland 1995-2003; daughter of Robert F. Kennedy.
    • Joseph P. Kennedy II, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 1987-1999; son of Robert F. Kennedy.
  • Jean Kennedy Smith, Ambassador to Ireland 1993-1998; daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.
  • Edward M. Kennedy (), U.S. Senator from Massachusetts 1962-; son of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.
    • Patrick J. Kennedy, Rhode Island State Representative 1989-1995; U.S. Representative from Rhode Island 1995-; son of Edward M. Kennedy.

The Kennedys have also made marriages with political figures: Joe Kennedy Joseph Joe Patrick Kennedy, Sr. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 27,360 km² 305 km 80 km 25. ... Nickname: City on a Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Solar System), Athens of America Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: www. ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Featured at the Democratic National Convention are speeches by prominent party figures. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1932 (MCMXXXII) is a leap year starting on Friday. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to as John F. Kennedy, JFK, or Jack Kennedy, was the 35th President of the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 27,360 km² 305 km 80 km 25. ... Commons: For the New Zealand cricketer, see Robert Kennedy (cricketer). ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Kathleen Hartington Kennedy Townsend (born July 4, 1951) was lieutenant governor of the U.S. state of Maryland from 1995 to 2003. ... Official language(s) None Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 42nd32,160 km²145 km400 km2137°53N to 39°43N75°4W to 79°33W Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 19th5,296,486165/km² (5th) Elevation - Highest point - Mean - Lowest point... Joseph Patrick Kennedy II (born September 4, 1952) named after his late uncle Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 27,360 km² 305 km 80 km 25. ... Jean Kennedy Smith was born Jean Ann Kennedy on February 20, 1928 in Brookline, Massachusetts, the eighth of the nine children of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. ... Edward Kennedy Edward Moore Ted Kennedy, (born February 22, 1932, in Brookline, Massachusetts) is a Democratic U.S. senator from Massachusetts. ... Patrick J. Kennedy Patrick Joseph Kennedy (b. ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 50th 4,005 km² 50 km 65 km 32. ...

• Eunice Kennedy (daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.) is married to (Robert) Sargent Shriver, Jr., Democratic vice-presidential candidate 1972; descendant of David Shriver, Maryland State Representative 1776.
  • Television journalist Maria Shriver (daughter of Eunice Kennedy) is married to Arnold Schwarzenegger, 38th Governor of California 2003-.
  • Mark Kennedy Shriver, Maryland State Representative 1995-2003; candidate for U.S. Representative from Maryland 2002; son of Eunice Kennedy.
  • Andrew Cuomo US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1997–2001), is the son of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo married Mary Kerry Kennedy (known as Kerry) in 1990, in Washington, D.C. She is seventh child of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel Kennedy. They were separated in 2004.

Zurab Tsereteli with Eunice Kennedy Shriver (right) Eunice Mary Kennedy Shriver (born July 10, 1921) is a member of the Kennedy family. ... Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr. ... Maria Shriver Maria Owings Shriver Schwarzenegger (born November 6, 1955), better known as Maria Shriver, is an American journalist for NBC and the First Lady of California. ... â–¶ (help· info) (born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American bodybuilder, Actor, and Republican politician, currently serving as the 38th Governor of California. ... Mark Kennedy Shriver (born February 17, 1964) is a United States Democratic Party politician who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for two consecutive terms, from 1995 to 2003. ... Official language(s) None Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 42nd32,160 km²145 km400 km2137°53N to 39°43N75°4W to 79°33W Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 19th5,296,486165/km² (5th) Elevation - Highest point - Mean - Lowest point... Andrew Mark Cuomo (born December 6, 1957 in New York City) was the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Bill Clinton between 1997 and 2001. ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... Cuomo making a speech in mid 2004, (C-Span). ... Mary Kerry Kennedy (known as Kerry) was born Sept. ...

The La Follettes

Main article: La Follette family

• [common grandparent of Robert Sr. and William (presumably paternal grandfather named La Follette)]
  • Robert M. La Follette, Sr. (1855–1925), U.S. Representative from Wisconsin, 1885–1891; Governor of Wisconsin, 1901–1906; U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, 1906–1925; candidate for Republican nomination for President, 1908 and 1916; Progressive Party nominee for President, 1924; father of Robert Jr. and Philip.
    • Robert M. La Follette, Jr. (1895–1953), U.S Senator from Wisconsin, 1925–1947; son of Robert Sr. and brother of Philip.
      • Bronson Cutting La Follette, Attorney General of Wisconsin, 1965–69 and 1974–1987; son of Robert Jr.
    • Philip F. La Follette (1897–1965), Governor of Wisconsin, 1931–1933 and 1935–1939; son of Robert Sr. and brother of Robert Jr.
  • William Leroy La Follette (1860–1934), U.S. Representative from Washington; 1st cousin of Robert Sr. and father of Suzanne and Chester.
    • Suzanne La Follette (1893–1982), feminist author; daughter of William and sister of Chester.
    • Chester La Follette, painter; son of William and brother of Suzanne.
  • Doug LaFollette (1940-present)Wisconsin Secretary of State;first cousin three times removed of Senator Robert La Follette,Sr.

Robert Marion La Follette, Sr. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 23rd 169,790 km² 420 km 500 km 17 42°30N to 47°3N 86°49W to 92°54W Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 18th 5,453,896 38. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 23rd 169,790 km² 420 km 500 km 17 42°30N to 47°3N 86°49W to 92°54W Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 18th 5,453,896 38. ... The term Progressive Party is used to describe several groups, both past and present, around the world. ... Robert Marion La Follette, Jr. ... Bronson Cutting La Follette was attorney general of the state of Wisconsin. ... La Follette, as pictured on a 1928 cover of Time Philip Fox La Follette (May 8, 1897–August 18, 1965), son of Robert M. La Follette, Sr. ... William Leroy La Follette (November 30, 1860-December 20, 1934) was a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 18th 184,824 km² 385 km 580 km 6. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Douglas LaFollette (born June 6, 1940) is a United States politician in the state of Wisconsin. ...

The Landrieus

Main article: Landrieu family

• Moon Landrieu (b. 1930), Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana, 1970–1978; United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Jimmy Carter, 1977–1980; judge, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1991–2000.
  • Mary Landrieu (b. 1955), U.S. Senator from Louisiana, 1997-; daughter of Moon Landrieu.
  • Mitch Landrieu (b. 1960), Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana; son of Moon Landrieu

The family name Landrieu is a prominent name in the politics of the state of Louisiana. ... Maurice Edwin Moon Landrieu (born July 23, 1930) is a former Judge, Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana, and United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. ... Nickname: The Big Easy Motto: Official website: http://www. ... The United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is the head of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, concerned with The Secretary is a member of the Presidents Cabinet. ... James Earl Jimmy Carter, Jr. ... The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the following United States district courts: District of Maryland Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of North Carolina District of South Carolina Western and Eastern Districts of Virginia Northern and Southern Districts of... Mary Loretta Landrieu (born November 23, 1955) is a Democratic United States Senator for the state of Louisiana. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last official government census, but probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 31st 134,382 km² 210 km 610 km 16 29°N to 33°N 89°W to... Mitchell J. Landrieu is the current Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana. ...

The Lees

Main article: Lee family The Lee family is a historically significant family in Virginia. ...

The Lees of Virginia are related by marriage to the Washingtons, Randolphs, and Harrisons, as well as other prominent political families: Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 320 km 690 km 7. ...

• Richard Henry Lee (1732–1794), delegate to Continental Congress from Virginia and president of that body, 1774; signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, 1776; U.S. Senator from Virginia, 1789–1792; brother of Francis Lightfoot and Arthur.
  • • Samuel Phillips Lee (1812–1897), US Navy rear admiral in the Civil War; husband of Elizabeth Blair Lee (1818–1906) and grandson of Richard Henry Lee.
      • Francis Preston Blair Lee (1857–1944), U.S. Senator from Maryland, 1914–1917; son of Samuel P. Lee and grandson of Francis Preston Blair.
        • • Blair Lee III (1916–1985), lieutenant governor of Maryland, 1971–1977; governor of Maryland, 1977–1979; grandson of Francis Preston Blair Lee.
• Francis Lightfoot Lee (1734–1797), delegate to Continental Congress from Virginia, 1775; signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, 1776; brother of Richard Henry and Arthur.
• Arthur Lee (1741–1792), delegate to Continental Congress from Virginia, 1782; brother of Richard Henry and Francis Lightfoot.
  • Henry Lee III (1756–1818), known as "Light Horse Harry Lee", delegate to Continental Congress from Virginia, 1786–1788; Governor of Virginia, 1791–1794; U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1799–1801; first cousin once removed of Richard Henry, Francis Lightfoot, and Arthur Lee, brother of Charles Lee and Richard Bland Lee.
  • Charles Lee (1758–1815), Attorney General of the United States, 1795–1801; brother of Henry Lee and Richard Bland Lee, son-in-law and first cousin once removed of Richard Henry Lee.
  • Richard Bland Lee (1761–1827), U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1789–1795; brother of Charles and Henry Lee.
    • Robert E. Lee, Confederate general in the United States Civil War.
      • Fitzhugh Lee (1835–1905), Confederate general in the Civil War; Governor of Virginia, 1886–1890; general in U.S. Army in Spanish-American War; nephew of Robert E. Lee and grandson of Charles Lee.
      • William H. F. Lee (1837–1891), general in Confederate Army during Civil War; U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1887–1891; grandson of Henry Lee.

Richard Henry Lee Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732–June 19, 1794) was the sixth President of the United States in Congress assembled under the Articles of Confederation, holding office from November 30, 1784 to November 22, 1785. ... The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The First Continental Congress met from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774. ... U.S. Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is a document in which the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain and explained their justifications for doing so. ... Samuel Phillips Lee (13 February 1812 – 7 June 1897) was a Rear Admiral of the United States Navy. ... Official language(s) None Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 42nd32,160 km²145 km400 km2137°53N to 39°43N75°4W to 79°33W Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 19th5,296,486165/km² (5th) Elevation - Highest point - Mean - Lowest point... Francis Preston Blair (April 12, 1791 – October 18, 1876), American journalist and politician, was born at Abingdon, Virginia. ... Blair Lee III (May 19, 1916–October 25, 1985), a Democrat, was the acting Governor of Maryland in the United States from 1977 to 1979 in place of Marvin Mandel. ... Francis Lightfoot Lee (October 14, 1734–January 11, 1797), was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Virginia. ... The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The First Continental Congress met from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774. ... U.S. Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is a document in which the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain and explained their justifications for doing so. ... Arthur Lee has been the name of several notable men: Arthur Lee (1740-1792), U.S. envoy to France Arthur Lee, 1st Viscount Lee of Fareham (1868-1947), British soldier and diplomat Arthur Lee (born 1945), U.S. psychedelic rock musician Arthur Lee (born c. ... The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The First Continental Congress met from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774. ... Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756 - March 25, 1818), American general, called Light Horse Harry, was born near Dumfries, Virginia. ... The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The First Continental Congress met from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774. ... A cousin chart identifies the correct name for the relationship between two people with a common ancestor. ... Charles Lee (1758– June 24, 1815) was an American lawyer from Virginia. ... The United States Attorney General is the head of the United States Department of Justice concerned with legal affairs and is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States government. ... A cousin chart identifies the correct name for the relationship between two people with a common ancestor. ... Richard Bland Lee (January 20, 1761–March 12, 1827) was a United States Representative from Virginia in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Congresses and was brother to Light Horse Harry Lee. ... Robert E. Lee portrait by Julian Vannerson, 1863 Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a career army officer and the most successful general of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. ... Motto: Deo Vindice (Latin: With God As Our Vindicator) Anthem: God Save the South (unofficial) Dixie (popular) Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans February 4, 1861–May 1... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the northern states, popularly referred to as the U.S., the Union, the North, or the Yankees; and the seceding southern states, commonly referred to as the Confederate States of America, the CSA, the Confederacy... Fitzhugh Lee in the Civil War Fitzhugh Lee (November 19, 1835 – April 18, 1905), nephew of Robert E. Lee, was a Confederate cavalry general in the American Civil War, governor of Virginia, diplomat, and U.S. Army general in the Spanish-American War. ... The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in North America between the United States of America, called the Union and the Confederate States of America, a new nation formed by 11 seceding states. ... Combatants United States and Cuban rebel forces Spain Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 9,446 combat dead or wounded (US only) Cubans not counted 1,500 combat dead or wounded The Spanish-American War took place in 1898, and resulted in the United States of America gaining control...

The Levins

• Theodore Levin (1897–1970), federal judge; father of Charles and Joseph.
  • Charles Levin (b. 1926), justice of Michigan State Supreme Court, 1973–1996; son of Theodore.
  • Joseph Levin (b. ?), candidate for U.S. representative from Michigan; son of Theodore and brother of Charles.
• Saul Levin (?-?), U.S. Ambassador to Honduras; brother of Theodore.
  • Carl Levin (b. 1934), U.S. senator from Michigan, 1979-; son of Saul and brother of Sander.
  • Sander Levin (b. 1931), U.S. representative from Michigan, 1983–2003; son of Saul and brother of Carl.

Theodore Levin (February 18, 1897–December 31, 1970) was a prominent immigration lawyer and U.S. federal jurist who served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan from 1946 until his death in 1970. ... Charles Leonard Levin (born April 28, 1926 in Detroit) was a Michigan jurist. ... Official language(s) English de-facto Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 11th 96,889 mi² / 250,941 km² 239 miles / 385 km 491 miles / 790 km 41. ... Joseph Levin Born: Detroit, March 18, 1938 was an American politician of the Democratic party. ... Carl Milton Levin (born June 28, 1934) is a Democratic United States Senator from Michigan. ... Sander Martin Levin, known as Sandy Levin, (born September 6, 1931) is a Democratic U.S. Representative from the 12th Congressional District in Michigan. ...

The Lodges and Cabots

The Cabots and Lodges were relatives by marriage of the Adams family.

• George Cabot (1752–1823), U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, 1791–1796.
  • • • Henry Cabot Lodge (1850–1924), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, 1887–1893; U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, 1893–1924; great-grandson of George Cabot.
        • • Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (1902–1985), U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, 1937–1944 and 1947–1953; Colonel in the Army during World War II; Ambassador to the UN, 1953–1960; Republican nominee for Vice President, 1960; Ambassador to Vietnam, 1963–1964 and 1965–1967; Ambassador to Germany, 1968–1969; candidate for the Republican nomination for President in 1964; grandson of Henry Cabot Lodge and brother of John Davis Lodge.
          • John Davis Lodge (1903–1985), professional actor, 1933–1940; U.S. Representative from Connecticut, 1947–1951; governor of Connecticut, 1951–1955; U.S Ambassador to Spain, 1955–1961; Ambassador to Argentina, 1969–1973; Ambassador to Switzerland, 1983–1985; grandson of Henry Cabot Lodge and brother of Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.

George Cabot (December 3, 1752-April 18, 1823), a Delegate and a Senator from Massachusetts, and the Presiding Officer of the Hartford Convention, was born in Salem, Massachusetts. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 27,360 km² 305 km 80 km 25. ... Henry Cabot Lodge Henry Cabot Lodge (May 12, 1850 – November 9, 1924), was a Republican statesman and noted historian. ... Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. ... US Army Seal HHC, US Army Distinctive Unit Insignia The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces that has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths World War II, also known as the Second World War (sometimes WW2 or WWII), was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as... Main article: League of Nations The term United Nations was coined by Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II, to refer to the Allies. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 48th 14,371 km² 113 km 177 km 12. ...

The Longs

Main article: Long family

• George Long (1883–1958), U.S. Representative from Louisiana, 1953–1958; brother of Huey Long and Earl Long.
• Huey Long (1893–1935), Governor of Louisiana, 1928–1932; U.S. Senator from Louisiana, 1932–1935; assassinated in 1935; husband of Rose McConnell Long, brother of George and Earl Long.
• Rose McConnell Long (1892–1970), U.S. senator from Louisiana, 1936–1937; wife of Huey Long.
  • Russell B. Long (b. 1918), U.S. senator from Louisiana, 1948–1987; son of Huey and Rose Long.
• Earl Long (1895–1960), Governor of Louisiana, 1939–1940, 1948–1952, 1956–1960; brother of Huey and George Long.
  • Gillis Long (1923–1985), U.S. Representative from Louisiana, 1963–1965 and 1973–1985; cousin of Russell and Speedy Long, husband of Catherine.
  • Catherine Small Long (b. 1924), U.S. Representative from Louisiana, 1985–1987; wife of Gillis Long.
  • Speedy Oteria Long (b. 1928), U.S. Representative from Louisiana, 1965–1973; cousin of Gillis and Russell Long.

George Long (November 4, 1800 - August 10, 1879), English classical scholar, was born at Poulton, Lancashire, and educated at Macclesfield grammar-school and Trinity College, Cambridge. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last official government census, but probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 31st 134,382 km² 210 km 610 km 16 29°N to 33°N 89°W to... Huey Pierce Long (August 30, 1893–September 10, 1935) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Rose McConnell Long (April 8, 1892 – May 27, 1970) was a United States Senator and the wife of Huey Long. ... Russell Billiu Long (November 3, 1918 - May 9, 2003) was an American politician who served in the United States Senate as a Democrat from Louisiana from 1948 to 1987. ... Earl Kemp Long (August 26, 1895 – September 5, 1960) was an American politician and three-time Governor of Louisiana. ...

The MacArthurs

• Arthur MacArthur, Sr., Governor of Wisconsin (1856)
  • Arthur MacArthur, Jr., his son; Army general, military governor of the Philippines 1900-1901
    • Douglas MacArthur, his son; Chief of Staff of the United States Army (1930-1935, Pacific Theater Commander (1941-1945), Commander of Occupied Japan (1945-1951), Commander of UN Forces in Korea (1950-1951), Candidate for President of the United States, 1952.

Arthur MacArthur Arthur MacArthur, Sr. ... Governors of Wisconsin: Categories: Lists of United States governors | Governors of Wisconsin ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Arthur MacArthur, Jr. ... 1900 (MCM) is a common year starting on Monday. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... General Douglas MacArthur aboard a battleship toward the end of World War II, 1945 Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 — April 5, 1964) was an American military leader who served in World War II. He helped rebuild Japan after the war and played a key role in limiting the Communist takeover... The Flag of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army The Chief of Staff of the United States Army (CSA) is the professional head of the United States Army who is responsible for insuring readiness of the Army. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... // Surrender Representatives of Japan stand aboard the USS Missouri prior to signing of the Instrument of Surrender Japan surrendered to the Allies on August 14, 1945, when Emperor Hirohito accepted the terms of the Potsdam Declaration. ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ...

The Metzenbaums and Hyatts

• James Metzenbaum, prominent Cleveland, Ohio, lawyer and candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court
  • Howard Metzenbaum (b. 1917), U.S. senator from Ohio, 1974 and 1977–1995; son of James.
    • Joel Hyatt (b. ?), Democratic nominee for U.S. senator from Ohio, 1994; son-in-law of Howard Metzenbaum.

James Metzenbaum was a prominent lawyer in Cleveland, Ohio, who wrote a noted treatise on zoning law. ... Nickname: The Forest City Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: http://www. ... The Ohio Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Ohio, with final authority over interpretations of the Ohio constitution. ... Howard Morton Metzenbaum (born June 4, 1917) is an American politician who served for almost 20 years as a Democrat in the U.S. Senate (1976 - 1995). ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... Joel Z. Hyatt is a prominent attorney and American politician of the Democratic party. ...

The Muhlenbergs

Main Article: Muhlenberg family/Hiester family An American political, religious, and military dynasty. ... An American political and military dynasty. ...

• Henry Muhlenberg (1711-1787) Founder of the Lutheran Church in America
• Peter Muhlenberg (1746-1847) Minister; Continental Army General; US Congressman; US Senator; son of Henry Muhlenberg
• Frederick Muhlenberg (1750-1801) Member of Continental Congress; Speaker of US House of Representatives; son of Henry Muhlenberg
• John Andrew Shulze (1774-1852) Governor of Pennsylvania
• Henry A. P. Muhlenberg (1782-1844) US Congressman; Minister to Austria
• Francis Swaine Muhlenberg (1795-1831) US Congressman
• Henry Augustus Muhlenberg (1823-1854) US Congressman
• Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg (1887-1980) US Congressman; World War I and World War II soldier

Henry Melchior Muhlenberg (September 6, 1711, Einbeck, Germany – October 7, 1787) Trappe, Pennsylvania, originally Heinrich Melchior Mühlenberg, was a Lutheran clergyman who is viewed as the founder of the Lutheran Church in the United States. ... Peter Muhlenberg Statue John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg (October 1, 1746 - October 1, 1807) was a Clergyman, a Major General of the Continental Army, and a United States Senator and Congressman from Pennsylvania. ... Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg (January 1, 1750 - June 4, 1801), American politician, was the first Speaker of the United States House of Representatives of the United States House of Representatives, elected April 1, 1789. ... John Andrew Shulze John Andrew Shulze (July 19, 1774 - November 18, 1852) A Pennsylvania political leader and sixth Governor of Pennsylvania. ... Henry Augustus Philip Muhlenberg (1782-1844) An American political leader and diplomat. ... Francis Swaine Muhlenberg (1795-1831) A political leader, member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio and a member of the Muhlenberg Family political dynasty. ... Henry Augustus Muhlenberg (1823-1854) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania and a member of the Muhlenberg Family political dynasty. ... Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg (1887–1980) was an American military and political leader, and a member of the Muhlenberg Family political dynasty. ...

The Murkowskis

Main article: Murkowski family

• Frank Murkowski (b. 1933), U.S Senator from Alaska, 1981–2002; Governor of Alaska, 2002-; father of Lisa Murkowski.
  • Lisa Murkowski (b. 1957), Alaska state representative; U.S. senator from Alaska, 2002-; daughter of Frank.

Francis Hughes Murkowski (born March 28, 1933) is a Polish-American politician who is the current Governor of Alaska and a member of the Republican Party. ... Official language(s) English Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 1st 663,267 mi² / 1,717,854 km² 808 mi / 1,300 km 1,479 mi / 2,380 km 13. ... Lisa Ann Murkowski (born May 22, 1957) is an American politician. ...

The Parfitts

• Harold Parfitt was Governor of the Panama Canal Zone 1975-1979.
  • Karen Parfitt Hughes, daughter of Harold, is U.S. Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy.

Harold Parfitt (August 6, 1921- ) was Governor of the Panama Canal Zone from 1975 to 1979. ... Karen Parfitt Hughes (born December 27, 1956 in Paris, France) is a Republican U.S. political professional from the state of Texas. ...

The Peckhams

• Rufus W. Peckham (1809–1873), U.S. Representative from New York; District Attorney of Albany, New York; Justice of the New York Supreme Court and New York Court of Appeals.
  • Rufus Wheeler Peckham (1838–1909), Albany District Attorney; Justice of New York Supreme Court and New York Court of Appeals; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, 1895–1909; son of Rufus W.
  • Wheeler Hazard Peckham, (1833 – 1905), lawyer in New York who prosecuted Boss Tweed; appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by Grover Cleveland but not confirmed; son of Rufus W. and brother of Rufus Wheeler.

1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... Motto: Nickname: Location in Albany County, New York Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 County Albany County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Area  - Total  - Water 56. ... This article is about the Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court; for Justice Peckhams father of the same name who served in the U.S. House of Representatives, see Rufus Wheeler Peckham (1809-1873). ... Jöns Jakob Berzelius, discoverer of protein 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Associate Justices of the United States Supreme Court are the members of that court other than the Chief Justice. ... The Supreme Court of the United States is the supreme court in the United States. ... Wheeler Hazard Peckham (January 1, 1833 - ?) was a lawyer from New York and a failed nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States. ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1869 tobacco label featuring Boss Tweed William Marcy Tweed (April 3, 1823–April 12, 1878), commonly known as Boss Tweed, was an American politician and political boss of Tammany Hall who became an icon of urban political machines. ... Stephen Grover Cleveland (March 18, 1837 – June 24, 1908) was the 22nd (1885–1889) and 24th (1893–1897) President of the United States, and the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms. ...

The Popes

Main article: Pope family The following are members of the Pope family in no particular order:

• William Pope Duval, (1784–1854), first governor of Florida Territory.
• John Pope, (1770–1845), brother of Nathaniel, U.S. Senator from Kentucky, Governor of Arkansas Territory, U.S. Representative from Kentucky
• Nathaniel Pope, (1784–1850), brother of John, Delegate and Secretary of Illinois Territory, U.S. District judge in Illinois.
  • John Pope(1822–1892), son of Nathaniel, U.S. Soldier, Union General in the Civil War.
  • Daniel Pope Cook, (1794–1827), nephew of Nathaniel and John, newspaper editor, Attorney General and U.S. Representative from Illinois
    • John Cook, son of Daniel Pope Cook, was a Union general in the Civil War.

William Pope DuVal (September 4, 1784–March 19, 1854) was the first governor of Florida Territory, serving from April 17, 1822 until April 24, 1834. ... John Pope (1770–July 12, 1845) was a United States Senator from Kentucky, a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky, Secretary of State of Kentucky, and Governor of Arkansas Territory. ... Nathaniel Pope (January 5, 1784–January 22, 1850) was a politician and jurist from the U.S. state of Illinois. ... Major General John Pope John Pope (March 18, 1822 – September 23, 1892) was a career Army officer and general in the American Civil War. ... Daniel Pope Cook ( 1794- October 16, 1827) was a politician from the U.S. state of Illinois. ... John Cook (June 12, 1825-October 13, 1910) was born in Belleville, Illinois. ... The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in North America between the United States of America, called the Union and the Confederate States of America, a new nation formed by 11 seceding states. ...

The Powells

Main article: Powell family

• Colin Powell (b. 1937), Army general; Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1989–1991; National Security Advisor, 1991–1992; Secretary of State, 2001–2005.
  • Michael Powell (b. 1963), Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, 2001–2005; son of Colin Powell.

Colin Luther Powell, KCB, (born April 5, 1937) was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving from January 20, 2001 to January 23, 2005 under President George W. Bush. ... US Army Seal HHC, US Army Distinctive Unit Insignia The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces that has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... The top uniformed officer of the United States military, and the principal military advisor to the President of the United States. ... -1... In several countries, Secretary of State is a senior government position. ... Michael Powell Michael Kevin Powell (born March 23, 1963) is an American politician and a Republican. ... The FCCs official seal. ...

The Pratts and Romneys

Main article: Pratt-Romney family The Pratt-Romney Family is the name of a U.S. political family. ...

• William Pratt (1609–1670), early colonial settler and lieutenant in the Pequot War. Represenative to the General Court (Colonial Legislature) of Connecticut for 23 terms.
  • Parley P. Pratt (1807–1895) Mormon apostle and member of the Utah Territorial Legislature in 1854. 3rd Great grandson of William Pratt
  • Orson Pratt (1811–1881) Mormon apostle and member of the Utah Territorial Legislature 1869-1879. Brother of Parley P. Pratt.
• George W. Romney (1907–1995), Governor of Michigan 1963–1969; Republican presidential candidate, 1968; HUD Secretary, 1969–1973. Great grandson of Parley P. Pratt.
  • Willard Mitt Romney (b. 1948), Governor of Massachusetts, 2003-; son of George Romney.
• Lenore Romney (b. 1909) Married to George Wilcken Romney; former-mother-in-law of Ronna Romney; mother of Willard Mitt Romney. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1970.
  • Ronna Romney (b. 1943) — of Michigan. Born in 1943. former-daughter-in-law of George Wilcken Romney and Lenore Romney. Republican. Alternate delegate, Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1988; member of Republican National Committee from Michigan, 1988; Republican candidate for U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1994 (primary), 1996.

The Pequot War in 1637 saw the virtual elimination of the Pequot Indians as a tribe. ... Parley Parker Pratt (12 April 1807–13 May 1857) (commonly known as Parley P. Pratt) was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of The Quorum of Twelve Apostles from 1835 until his murder in 1857. ... Orson Pratt Orson Pratt (September 19, 1811 – October 3, 1881) was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. ... George Wilcken Romney (July 8, 1907–July 26, 1995) was chairman of the American Motors Corporation from 1954 to 1962 and Republican governor of Michigan from 1963 to 1969. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, often abbreviated HUD, is a Cabinet department of the United States government. ... Willard Mitt Romney (born March 12, 1947) is a Republican politician who has been the Governor of Massachusetts since 2003. ... The Republican National Convention, the presidential nominating convention of the United States Republican Party, is held every four years to determine the partys candidate for the coming Presidential election and the partys platform. ...

The Riffes

• Vernal G. Riffe Jr. was speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1975 to 1995.
  • His son Vernal G. "Skip" Riffe III is a county commissioner in Scioto County, Ohio

Vernal G. Riffe Jr. ... Ohio has a bicameral legislature, the Ohio General Assembly, consisting a House of Representatives and Senate (the Ohio State Senate), based on its constitution of 1851. ... Scioto County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ...

The Rockefellers and Aldriches

Main article: Rockefeller family The Rockefeller family, founded by John Davison Rockefeller (1839-1937) and his brother William Rockefeller (1841-1922), made a fortune in the oil business during the latter part of the 19th century through their Standard Oil Company. ...

• William Aldrich (1820–1885), U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1877–1883; cousin of Nelson Aldrich and father of James Aldrich.
  • James Franklin Aldrich (1853–1933), U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1893–1897; son of William Aldrich.
• Nelson Aldrich (1841–1915), U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, 1879–1881; U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1881–1911. Cousin of William Aldrich and father of Richard Aldrich, grandfather of Nelson A. Rockefeller and Winthrop Rockefeller, great grandfather of John D. Rockefeller IV and Win Rockefeller.
  • Richard S. Aldrich (1884–1941), U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, 1923–1933; son of Nelson Aldrich, uncle of Nelson A. Rockefeller and Winthrop Rockefeller.
    • Nelson A. Rockefeller (1908–1979), Governor of New York, 1959–1973; candidate for Republican nomination for President, 1964 and 1968; Vice-President, 1974–1977; brother of Winthrop Rockefeller.
    • Winthrop Rockefeller (1912–1973), Governor of Arkansas, 1967–1971; brother of Nelson A. Rockefeller and father of Win Rockefeller.
      • Jay Rockefeller (John D. Rockefeller, IV) (b. 1937), Secretary of State of West Virginia, 1969–1972; Governor of West Virginia, 1977–1985; U.S. Senator from West Virginia, 1985-; great-grandson of John D. Rockefeller and nephew of Nelson Rockefeller.
    • Charles Percy (b. 1919), U.S. Senator from Illinois, 1967–1985; father-in-law of Jay Rockefeller.
      • Mark Dayton (b. 1947), U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 2001–2007; brother-in-law of Jay Rockefeller.
      • Win Rockefeller (b. 1948), Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, 1999–2005; candidite for governor, 2006; son of Winthrop Rockefeller.

Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 25th 149,998 km² 340 km 629 km 4. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 25th 149,998 km² 340 km 629 km 4. ... Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich (November 6, 1841 - April 16, 1915) was an American politician. ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 50th 4,005 km² 50 km 65 km 32. ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 50th 4,005 km² 50 km 65 km 32. ... Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 - January 26, 1979) was a Governor of New York and the 41st Vice President of the United States of America from December 19, 1974 to January 20, 1977. ... This is a list of the Governors of New York. ... Winthrop Rockefeller (1 May 1912 – 22 February 1973), a member of the prominent United States Rockefeller family, was a politician and philanthropist who served as the first Republican governor of Arkansas since Reconstruction. ... This is a list of governors of Arkansas. ... John Davison Rockefeller IV (born June 18, 1937), generally known as Jay Rockefeller, has served as a Democratic U.S. Senator from West Virginia since 1985. ... State nickname: Mountain State Official languages English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Governor Joe Manchin (D) Senators Robert Byrd (D) Jay Rockefeller (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 41st 62,809 km² 0. ... 1917 painting by John Singer Sargent. ... Charles Percy Charles H. Percy (born September 27, 1919) was chairman of the Bell & Howell Corporation from 1949 to 1964 and Republican United States Senator for Illinois from 1967 to 1985. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 25th 149,998 km² 340 km 629 km 4. ... Mark B. Dayton (born January 26, 1947) is a Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party US Senator from Minnesota who took office in 2001. ... October 10, 2003 Winthorp Rockefeller Unveiling the new Boy Scouts License Plate Winthrop Paul Rockefeller (born September 17, 1948), is currently Lieutenant Governor of the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...

The Roosevelts

Main article: Roosevelt family This table shows the descent of President Theodore Roosevelt and President Franklin D. Roosevelt from their common ancestor Claes van Roosevelt. ...

• Archibald Bulloch, (1730-1777), he was a delegate, Continental Congress from Georgia, 1775; and the first provisional governor of the Georgia, 1776-77. He was also the father of William Bellinger Bulloch; great-great-grandfather of Theodore Roosevelt and the great-great-great-grandfather of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
• Edward Hutchinson Robbins, (1758-1837), he was the Lieutenant Governor of the state of Massachusetts, 1802-06. He was also the great-great-grandfather of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
  • • • Warren Delano Robbins, (1885-1935), he was the U.S. Minister, El Salvador, 1928; and U.S. Minister, Canada, 1933-35. He was also the first cousin of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
• William Bellinger Bulloch, (1777-1852), he was the Mayor of Savannah, Georgia, 1809-11, 1811-12; U.S. Senator, Georgia, 1813-15; member, Georgia state house of representatives; and a member, Georgia state senate. He was also the son of Archibald Bulloch.
• James I. Roosevelt, (1795–1875), U.S. Representative from New York, 1841–1843.
  • Robert B. Roosevelt, (1829–1906), U.S. Representative from New York, 1871–1873; U.S. Minister to The Netherlands, 1888–1889. He was also the nephew of James I. Roosevelt.
    • Theodore Roosevelt, (1858–1919), colonel in U.S. Army during Spanish-American War; governor of New York, 1899–1901; Vice President of the United States, 1901; 26th President of the United States, 1901–1909; Progressive Party nominee for President, 1912. He was also the nephew of Robert Barnwell Roosevelt.
      • Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. (1887–1944), colonel in the U.S. Army during World War I; general in the Army in World War II; Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 1921–1923; Governor of Puerto Rico, 1929–1932; Governor General of the Philippines, 1932–1933; son of Theodore Roosevelt.
        • William F. Weld, (b. 1945), He was a candidate, Massachusetts state attorney general, 1978; U.S. District Attorney for Massachusetts, 1981-86; Governor of Massachusetts, 1991-97; candidate, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, 1996. His former wife, Susan Roosevelt Weld, is the great-granddaughter of Theodore Roosevelt.
      • Kermit Roosevelt 1889–1943, British and American soldier in both World Wars; son of Theodore Roosevelt.
        • Kermit "Kim" Roosevelt Jr. *(1916-–2000), CIA operative and director of Operation Ajax; son of Kermit Roosevelt.
      • Eleanor Roosevelt, (1884–1962), First Lady of the United States, 1933–1945; United States delegate to United Nations Conference on International Organizations; niece of Theodore Roosevelt and wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
      • Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882–1945), governor of New York, 1929–1933; 32nd President of the United States, 1933–1945; fourth cousin once removed and nephew by marriage of Theodore Roosevelt, husband of Eleanor Roosevelt.
        • James Roosevelt (1907–1991), U.S. Representative from California, 1955–1965; son of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
        • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. (1914–1988), U.S. Representative from New York, 1949–1955; son of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
        • Helen Roosevelt Robinson, (b. 1881), she was an alternate delegate, Republican National Convention from New York, 1940. She was also the half-niece of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the half-first cousin of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr..
      • Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, (1829-1906), member, U.S. house of representative, New York's 4th District, 1871-73 and the U.S. Minister, Netherlands, 1888-89.
      • Nicholas Roosevelt, (1893-1982), he served in the U.S. Army during WWI; U.S. Minister, Hungary, 1930-33 and member, Council on Foreign Relations.He was the fifth cousin of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and third cousin of Eleanor Roosevelt
      • Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884-1980), she was a delegate, Republican National Convention of Ohio, 1940. She was the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt and the half-sister of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.; she married Nicholas Longworth Jr. on February 17, 1906; (Note: Books about Alice Roosevelt Longworth: Carol Felsenthal, Princess Alice: The Life and Times of Alice Roosevelt Longworth)
    • William Collins Whitney, (1841-1904), he was a delegate, Democratic National Convention from New York, 1876; U.S. Secretary of the Navy, 1885-89; established the Naval War College, in Newport, Rhode Island; delegate, New York state constitutional convention, 7th District, in 1894. He was also the grandfather of John Hay Whitney.
      • John Hay Whitney (1904-1982) He served in the U.S. Army Air Force, WWII; alternate delegate, Republican National Convention from New York, 1956; U.S. Ambassador, Great Britain, 1957-61. He was also a financier and publisher, New York Herald Tribune. He was the grandson of John Milton Hay and William Collins Whitney and he married the ex-wife of James I. Roosevelt.
    • John Milton Hay, (1838-1905), He was U.S. Ambassador, Great Britain, 1893-98 and U.S. Secretary of State, 1898-1905.
      • • Nicholas Longworth Jr. , (1869-1931), member, Ohio state house of representatives, 1899; member, Ohio state senate, 1901; U.S. Representative from Ohio 1st District, 1903-13, 1915-31; defeated, 1912; died in office 1931; speaker, U.S. house of representatives, 1925-31. He was also the son of Nicholas Longworth Sr. and Susan (Walker) Longworth; the nephew of Bellamy Storer; son-in-law of Theodore Roosevelt; married, February 17, 1906, to Alice Lee Roosevelt; and the brother-in-law of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
      • Bellamy Storer Sr., (1796-1875), he was a member, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 1st District, 1835-37; and a judge, Ohio state court, 1854. He was also the father of Bellamy Storer Jr.
        • Bellamy Storer Jr., (1847-1922), he was a member, U.S. Representative from Ohio 1st District, 1891-95; U.S. Minister, Belgium, 1897-99; Spain, 1899-1902; U.S. Ambassador, Austria-Hungary, 1902-06. He was also the son of Bellamy Storer Sr.(1796-1875); uncle of Nicholas Longworth Sr.

Archibald Bulloch (c. ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... William Bellinger Bulloch (1777-May 6, 1852) was a U.S. Senator from Georgia Bulloch was born in Savannah, Georgia, the son of Archibald Bulloch. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 27,360 km² 305 km 80 km 25. ... Nickname: The Coastal Empire or The Hostess City Motto: Official website: Savannah, Georgia Location Government County Chatham Mayor Otis S. Johnson Geographical characteristics Area Total 202. ... 1795 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland) is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Dutch: Koninkrijk der Nederlanden). ... Theodore Roosevelt, formally Theodore Roosevelt Jr. ... 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... Combatants United States and Cuban rebel forces Spain Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 9,446 combat dead or wounded (US only) Cubans not counted 1,500 combat dead or wounded The Spanish-American War took place in 1898, and resulted in the United States of America gaining control... Theodore Roosevelt. ... 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Combatants Entente Powers Central Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties > 5 million military deaths > 3 million military deaths World War I, also known as the First World War and (before 1939) the Great War, the War of the Nations, War to End All Wars was a world conflict... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths World War II, also known as the Second World War (sometimes WW2 or WWII), was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as... Assistant Secretary of the Navy (abbrev. ... Seal of the Governor of Puerto Rico The Governor of Puerto Rico is the Head of Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. ... The Governor-General of the Philippines was the chief political executive of the Philippines from 1901 to 1935, during the period when they were governed by the United States of America. ... William Weld Gov. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 27,360 km² 305 km 80 km 25. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Theodore Roosevelt, formally Theodore Roosevelt Jr. ... Kermit Roosevelt on the frontispiece of War in the Garden of Eden Kermit Roosevelt (October 10, 1889–June 4, 1943) was a son of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt who became a businessman, soldier, and writer. ... Kermit Kim Roosevelt, Jr. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The CIA Seal The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... Soldiers surround the Parliament building in Tehran on August 19, 1953. ... Eleanor Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962) was an American human rights activist, stateswoman, journalist, educator, author, and diplomat. ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Martha Washington, 1st First Lady of the United States Laura Bush, current First Lady of the United States (2001-present) First Lady of the United States is the unofficial title of the hostess of the White House. ... Main article: League of Nations The term United Nations was coined by Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II, to refer to the Allies. ... Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882–April 12, 1945), 32nd President of the United States, the longest-serving holder of the office and the only man to be elected President more than twice, was one of the central figures of 20th century history. ... 1882 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... A cousin chart identifies the correct name for the relationship between two people with a common ancestor. ... James Roosevelt (December 23, 1907 – August 13, 1991) was the last surviving child of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt. ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ethel du Pont & Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1881 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... WWI may be an acronym for: World War I World Wrestling Industry This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a think tank which describes itself as dedicated to increasing Americas understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. ... A cousin chart identifies the correct name for the relationship between two people with a common ancestor. ... The term cousin typically refers to the child of ones parents sibling. ... Alice Roosevelt, taken about 1900. ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... The Republican National Convention, the presidential nominating convention of the United States Republican Party, is held every four years to determine the partys candidate for the coming Presidential election and the partys platform. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Theodore Roosevelt, formally Theodore Roosevelt Jr. ... Cover of Time Magazine (March 9, 1925) Nicholas Longworth (November 5, 1869-April 9, 1931) was a prominent American politician in the Republican Party during the first third of the 20th century. ... William Collins Whitney (July 5, 1841–February 2, 1904) was an American political leader and financier and founder of the prominent Whitney family. ... Featured at the Democratic National Convention are speeches by prominent party figures. ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... 1876 is a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Logo of the Naval War College The Naval War College (NWC) of the United States Navy is an education and research institution that specializes in developing ideas for naval warfare and passing them along to officers of the Navy. ... A side street in Newport, Rhode Island, showing the historic buildings near the waterfront Newport is a city located in Newport County, Rhode Island, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Providence. ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... John Hay Jock Whitney (b. ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths World War II, also known as the Second World War (sometimes WW2 or WWII), was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as... The Republican National Convention, the presidential nominating convention of the United States Republican Party, is held every four years to determine the partys candidate for the coming Presidential election and the partys platform. ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The New York Herald Tribune was a newspaper created in 1922 when the New York Tribune acquired the New York Herald. ... John Milton Hay (October 8, 1838 – July 1, 1905) was an American politician who served as Secretary of State from 1898 to 1905. ... The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. ... Cover of Time Magazine (March 9, 1925) Nicholas Longworth (November 5, 1869-April 9, 1931) was a prominent American politician in the Republican Party during the first third of the 20th century. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ...

The Scrantons

• George Whitfield Scranton (1811-1861) United States Congressman, 1859-61
• Joseph A. Scranton (1838-1908)- United States Congressman, 1881-1887 and 1889-91 and 1893-7.
  • William Warren Scranton (b. 1917), Governor of Pennsylvania, 1963-7; United States Ambassador to the United Nations, 1976-7; candidate for Republican nomination for President of the United States, 1964; grandson of Joseph A. Scranton.
    • William Scranton III (b. 1947) lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, 1979-87; candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania, 1986; candidate for Republican nomination for Governor of Pennsylvania, 2006; son of William Warren Scranton

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The Sheppards and Macks

• John Levi Sheppard (1852–1902), U.S. Representative from Texas, 1899–1902.
  • Morris Sheppard (1875–1941), U.S. Representative from Texas, 1902–1913; U.S. Senator from Texas, 1913–1941; son of John Levi Sheppard.
    • • Connie Mack III (b. 1940), U.S. Representative from Florida, 1983–1989; Senator from Florida 1989–2001; grandson of Morris Sheppard.
        • Connie Mack IV (b. 1967), U.S. Representative from Florida, 2004-; son of Connie Mack III.

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The Shrivers

• David Shriver, a delegate of the Maryland state legislature in 1776.
  • (Robert) Sargent Shriver, Jr., U.S. Ambassador to France from 1968 to 1970, Democratic vice-presidential candidate in 1972 and is a descendant of David Shriver. He is married to Eunice Kennedy (daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.)
    • Television journalist Maria Shriver (daughter of Sargent Shriver) is married to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California.
    • Mark Kennedy Shriver (son of Sargent Shriver) served as a delegate in the Maryland state legislature for two consecutive terms and ran unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives in 2002.

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The Stevensons

Main article: Stevenson family The Stevenson family was a family of politicians from the Democratic Party from Illinois. ...

The Stevensons of Illinois have produced a number of important political figures: Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 25th 149,998 km² 340 km 629 km 4. ...

• Adlai Stevenson I (1835–1914), U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1875–1877 and 1879–1881; U.S. vice president under Grover Cleveland, 1893–1897.
• James Stevenson Ewing (1835–1918), U.S. Minister to Belgium, 1893–1897; cousin of Adlai Stevenson I.
• Sydenham B. Alexander (1840–1921), U.S. Representative from North Carolina, 1891–1895, cousin of Adlai Stevenson I and James Stevenson Ewing.
  • Lewis G. Stevenson (?-?), Secretary of State of Illinois, 1914–1917; son of Adlai Stevenson I.
    • Adlai Stevenson II (1900–1965), Governor of Illinois, 1949–1953; Democratic nominee for President, 1952 and 1956; Ambassador to the United Nations, 1961–1965; son of Lewis G. Stevenson.
      • Adlai Stevenson III (b. 1930), U.S. Senator from Illinois, 1970–1981; son of Adlai Stevenson II.

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The Talmadges

• Eugene Talmadge (1884–1946), governor of Georgia (U.S. state), 1933–1937 and 1941–1943.
  • Herman Talmadge (1913–2002), governor of Georgia 1947 and 1948–1955; U.S. Senator from Georgia, 1957–1981; son of Eugene Talmadge.

Eugene Talmadge (September 23, 1884–December 21, 1946) was an American politician who served as governor of the U.S. state of Georgia from 1933 to 1937 and again from 1941 to 1943. ... State nickname: Peach State / Empire State of the South Official languages English Capital Atlanta Largest city Atlanta Governor Sonny Perdue (R) Senators Saxby Chambliss (R) Johnny Isakson (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 24th 154,077 km² 2. ... 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ... Herman Eugene Talmadge (August 9, 1913 - March 21, 2002) was an American politician who served as Governor of the U.S. state of Georgia briefly in 1947 and again from 1948 to 1955, and as a U.S. Senator from 1957 until 1981. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Tafts, Lippitts, and Chafees

Main article: Taft family The Taft family hails from Cincinnati, Ohio; its members have served Ohio and the United States in various positions, such as Governor of Ohio, U.S. Senator (two), Attorney General, Secretary of War (two), President, and Chief Justice. ...

• Alphonso Taft (1810–1891), founder, Skull & Bones; U.S. secretary of war, 1876; U.S. attorney general, 1876–1877; U.S. Minister to Austria-Hungary, 1882–1884; U.S. Minister to Russia, 1884–1885.
  • Charlie Taft (1843–1929), member, U.S. Representative from Ohio, 1895–1897; first owner of the Chicago Cubs; son of Alphonso Taft and half-brother of William Howard Taft.
  • William Howard Taft (1857–1930), member, Skull & Bones; U.S. Court of Appeals judge, 1892–1900; Governor, Philippines, 1900–1904; U.S. Secretary of War, 1904–1908; 27th President of the United States, 1909–1913; Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, 1921–1930; son of Alphonso Taft and half-brother of Charlie Taft.
    • Charles Phelps Taft II (1897–1983), mayor, Cincinnati, 1955–1957; son of William Howard Taft and brother of Robert Taft.
    • Robert Alphonso Taft I, member, Skull & Bones; U.S. Senator, State of Ohio, 1939–1953; candidate for Republican nomination for President, 1940, 1944, 1948 and 1952; son of William Howard Taft and nephew of Charlie Taft.
      • William Howard Taft III (1915–1991), US ambassador, Ireland, 1953–1957. He was also son of Robert Alphonso Taft, brother of Robert Taft, Jr.
      • Robert Taft (Jr.) (1917–1993), member, US House of Representative, Ohio, 1963–1965 and 1967–1971; U.S. Senator from Ohio, 1971–1976; son of Robert Alphonso Taft and brother of William Howard Taft III.
        • Robert A. "Bob" Taft II (b. 1942), governor, State of Ohio, 1999-; son of Robert Taft, Jr.
        • Kingsley A. Taft (1903–1970), U.S. senator from Ohio, 1946–1947; justice, Ohio Supreme Court, 1948–1970; is an 8th cousin to Robert A. "Bob" Taft II. Their common ancestor is Robert Taft, who was born in England in 1640.
      • Henry Waters Taft, (1859-1945), candidate, Justice, New York Supreme Court, 1898; delegate, Republican National Convention,New York, 1920, 1924; member, American Bar Association; member, Skull and Bones. He was also the grandson of Peter Rawson Taft I; son of Alphonso Taft; half-brother of Charles Phelps Taft I; brother of William Howard Taft; father of Walbridge S. Taft; uncle of Robert Alphonso Taft I and Charles Phelps Taft II; granduncle of William Howard Taft III, Robert Taft (Jr.) and Seth Chase Taft; great-granduncle of Robert A. Taft II.
    • Costello Lippitt, treasurer, State of Connecticut, 1911-13.
    • Henry Lippitt, (1818-1891), Governor of Rhode Island, 1875-77. Father of Charles Warren Lippitt and Henry Frederick Lippitt; married Lucy Hayes Herron, the sister of US President William H. Taft's wife Nellie Herron Taft.
      • Henry Frederick Lippitt, (1856-1933), U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1911-17; defeated, 1916. Son of Henry Lippitt; brother of Charles Warren Lippitt.
      • Charles Warren Lippitt, (1846-1924), Governor of Rhode Island, 1895-97. Son of Henry Lippitt; brother of Henry Frederick Lippitt.
        • Frederick Lippitt, (1917-2005), member, Skull & Bones, member, Rhode Island house of representatives, 1961-83; minority leader, three time candidate, Mayor, Providence, Rhode Island; director, Department of Administration, State of Rhode Island, 1985-89; judge, Rhode Island housing court, 1989-90; He was also the son of US Senator Henry Frederick Lippittand Lucy Hayes Herron Lippitt, the grandson of Rhode Island Governor Henry Lippitt, the nephew of Rhode Island Governor Charles Warren Lippitt. Former US First Lady Nellie Herron Taft was his aunt, cousin of both the late Senator John Hubbard Lester Chafee and current US Senator Lincoln Davenport Chafee.
      • Zechariah Chafee Jr., (1859-1943), married Mary Dexter Sharpe in 1885; Mary Dexter Sharpe's father Lucien Sharpe was President of the Brown & Sharpe. They were the parents of former Rhode Island Governor & US Senator John Lester Hubbard Chafee. (see below)
        • John Chafee, (1922-1999), member, Skull & Bones, 1947; Yale University, 1947; Harvard Law School, 1950; US Marine Corps 1942-1945, 1951-53; member, Rhode Island house of representatives 1957-1963; Governor, Rhode Island, 1963-1969; US Secretary of the Navy, 1969-72; unsuccessful candidate, US Senate, 1972; US Senate, State of Rhode Island, 1976-77; 1982-99; US Committee on Environment and Public Works, 1995-99. His great-grandfather, Henry Lippitt, was a Rhode Island governor and among his great-uncles were a Rhode Island governor, Charles Warren Lippitt and US Senator Henry Frederick Lippitt.
          • Lincoln Chafee, (1953-), mayor, Warwick, Rhode Island, 1992-99; US Senator, State of Rhode Island, 1999-Present. He is the son of former US Senator John Chafee.

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Major league affiliations National League (1876-present) Central Division (1994-present) East Division (1969-1993) Major league titles World Series titles (2) 1908 â€¢ 1907 NL Pennants (16) 1945 â€¢ 1938 â€¢ 1935 â€¢ 1932 1929 â€¢ 1918 â€¢ 1910 â€¢ 1908 1907 â€¢ 1906 â€¢ 1886 â€¢ 1885 1882 â€¢ 1881 â€¢ 1880 â€¢ 1876 Central Division titles (1) 2003 East Division... William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 – March 8, 1930) was an American politician, the 27th President of the United States, and the 10th Chief Justice of the United States. ... The Secretary of War was a member of the Presidents Cabinet, beginning with George Washingtons administration. ... The President of the United States (fully, President of the United States of America; unofficially abbreviated POTUS) is the head of state of the United States and the chief executive of the federal government. ... The Chief Justice of the United States is the head of the Judicial Branch of the government of the United States, and presides over the Supreme Court of the United States. ... Charles Phelps Taft (September 20, 1897-1983), U.S. Republican Party politician and member of the Taft family, From 1955 to 1957, he served as Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. ... Cincinnati is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States that lies on the Ohio River and is the county seat of Hamilton CountyGR6. ... For the current Governor of Ohio, see Bob Taft. ... This article is about a secret society. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a [[leap year starting on Tueday] (link will take you to calendar). ... William Howard Taft III (born 1915; died 1991) was the grandson of William Howard Taft and served as U.S. ambassador to Ireland from 1953 to 1957. ... Robert Taft (generally known as Robert Taft Jr. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... Robert Alphonso Taft II (born January 8, 1942) has been the Republican governor of the U.S. state of Ohio since 1999. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Kingsley Arter Taft (July 19, 1903 – March 28, 1970) was an American politician of Ohios Republican Taft family who served as chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court and also served briefly as a United States Senator. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 34th 116,096 km² 355 km 355 km 8. ... A cousin chart identifies the correct name for the relationship between two people with a common ancestor. ... Robert Alphonso Taft II (born January 8, 1942) has been the Republican governor of the U.S. state of Ohio since 1999. ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The Republican National Convention, the presidential nominating convention of the United States Republican Party, is held every four years to determine the partys candidate for the coming Presidential election and the partys platform. ... 1920 (MCMXX) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... American Bar Associations Washington, DC office The American Bar Association (ABA) is a voluntary bar association of lawyers which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Alphonso Taft (November 5, 1810–May 21, 1891) was the Attorney General and Secretary of War under President Ulysses S. Grant. ... William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 – March 8, 1930) was an American politician, the 27th President of the United States, and the 10th Chief Justice of the United States. ... For the current Governor of Ohio, see Bob Taft. ... William Howard Taft III (born 1915; died 1991) was the grandson of William Howard Taft and served as U.S. ambassador to Ireland from 1953 to 1957. ... Robert Taft (generally known as Robert Taft Jr. ... Seth Chase Taft is an American politican of the Republican party. ... Robert Alphonso Taft II (born January 8, 1942) has been the Republican governor of the U.S. state of Ohio since 1999. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 48th 14,371 km² 113 km 177 km 12. ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 50th 4,005 km² 50 km 65 km 32. ... William Howard Taft I (September 15, 1857–March 8, 1930) was the 27th President of the United States (1909-1913), and the 10th Chief Justice of the United States (1921 - 1930). ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 50th 4,005 km² 50 km 65 km 32. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 50th 4,005 km² 50 km 65 km 32. ... This article is about a secret society. ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 50th 4,005 km² 50 km 65 km 32. ... Nickname: Beehive of Industry Motto: Official website: http://www. ... 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... John Lester Hubbard Chafee (October 22, 1922 – October 24, 1999) was an American politician. ... This article is about a secret society. ... Yale University is a private university in New Haven, Connecticut. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Harvard Law School (HLS) is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 50th 4,005 km² 50 km 65 km 32. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... Lincoln Davenport Chafee (born March 26, 1953) is a United States Senator from Rhode Island. ... Location of Warwick, Rhode Island. ... 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See also

Lippitt Family Papers - http://www.rihs.org/mssinv/Mss538.htm

The Tylers

Main article: Tyler family

• John Tyler, Sr. (1747-1813), Governor of Virginia (1809-1811), father of John Tyler and grandfather of David Gardiner Tyler
• John Tyler (1790-1862), President of the United States (1841-1845), son of John Tyler Sr. and father of David Gardiner Tyler
• David Gardiner Tyler (1846-1927), U.S. Congressman from Virginia (1893-1897), son of John Tyler and grandson of John Tyler Sr.

John Tyler (February 28, 1747-January 6, 1813) was a Virginia planter, judge, Governor of Virginia (1808-1811), and father of President John Tyler. ... John Tyler (March 29, 1790 – January 18, 1862) was the tenth (1841-1845) President of the United States. ... David Gardiner Tyler (July 12, 1846-September 5, 1927), U.S. politician, He was born in Easthampton, New York. ...

The Udalls

Main article: Udall family Udall is the family name of a U.S. political family. ...

The Udalls are a politically notable family in the West. They are unique in having a fairly even number of Democrat and Republican politicians in the family. However, most Udalls that have risen to national prominence have been Democrats. Some of its more notable members include: This article deals with the western United States. ...

• Stewart Udall served as a United States Representative from Arizona (1955–1961) and also as Secretary of the Interior (1961–1969).
  • Tom Udall, Stewart's son, is a U.S. Representative from New Mexico (since 1999).
• Mo Udall, Stewart's brother, also served as U.S. Representative from Arizona (1961–1991) and ran for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 1976.
  • Mark Udall, Mo's son, is a U.S. Representative from Colorado (since 1999).
• Gordon Harold Smith is a U.S. Senator from Oregon (since 1997); He is a Republican. His mother was a Udall and he is a second cousin and half-second cousin to both Mark and Tom Udall.
• John Hunt Udall was Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona 1936-38. He was half-uncle of Mo and Stewart Udall.
  • Nick Udall, John's son was Mayor of Phoenix 1948-52.
• Rex E. Lee, U.S. Solicitor General (1981-1985), first cousin of Mo and Stewart Udall, first cousin once removed of Tom Udall, Mark Udall, and Gordon Smith.

Stewart Udall Stewart Lee Udall (born January 31, 1920) was an American politician. ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... State nickname: The Grand Canyon State, The Copper State Official languages English Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Governor Janet Napolitano (D) Senators John McCain (R) Jon Kyl (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 6th 295,254 km² 0. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The United States Secretary of the Interior is the head of the United States Department of the Interior, concerned with such matters as national parks and The Secretary is a member of the Presidents Cabinet. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... Thomas Stewart Tom Udall (born May 18, 1948) is an American politician who has represented New Mexicos third Congressional district (map) as a member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999. ... Official language(s) English and Spanish Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 5th 315,194 km² 550 km 595 km 0. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Morris Udall Morris King Udall (June 15, 1922 – December 12, 1998), better known as Mo, was an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from Arizona from 1961 to 1991. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The President of the United States (fully, President of the United States of America; unofficially abbreviated POTUS) is the head of state of the United States and the chief executive of the federal government. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Udall poses with an eagle, which was brought to his office to highlight his efforts at protecting the species. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 8th 269,837 km² 451 km 612 km 0. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Gordon Harold Smith (born May 25, 1952) is a United States Senator from Oregon. ... The United States Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress, smaller than the United States House of Representatives. ... Official language(s) None Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 9th 255,026 km² 420 km 580 km 2. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The term cousin typically refers to the child of ones parents sibling. ... John Hunt Udall (August 23, 1889 - March 3, 1959) was mayor of Phoenix Arizona fron 1936-38. ... John Nicholas Udall (July 23, 1913 - June 15, 2005) was mayor of Phoenix, Arizona from 1948-52. ... Rex E. Lee (February 27, 1935 - March 11, 1996) from St. ... The United States Solicitor General is the individual tasked with arguing for the United States Government in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, when the government is party to a case. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...

The Van Rensselaers

The Van Rensselaers are a wealthy and politically notable family centered in Albany, New York. Motto: Nickname: Location in Albany County, New York Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 County Albany County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Area  - Total  - Water 56. ...

• Jeremiah Van Rensselaer (1738–1810), a U.S. Representative during the first United States Congress. He is the father of Solomon, and the cousin of Killian.
  • Solomon Van Rensselaer (1774–1852), a U.S. Representative, and lieutenant colonel during the War of 1812. He is the son of Jeremiah, nephew of Killian, and cousin of Stephen.
• Killian Van Rensselaer (1763–1845), a U.S. Representative. He is the cousin of Jeremiah, and the uncle of Solomon.
• Stephen Van Rensselaer III (1764–1839), a U.S. Representative, a general during the War of 1812, and founder of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is the father of Henry, and cousin of Solomon.
  • Henry Van Rensselaer (1810–1864), a U.S. Representative, and a Union Army general during the American Civil War. He is the son of Stephen.

Jeremiah Van Rensselaer (August 27, 1738 – February 19, 1810) was a Representative from New York to the United States Congress. ... It has been suggested that List of members of the first U.S. Senate be merged into this article or section. ... Solomon Van Vechten Van Rensselaer (August 6, 1774 – April 23, 1852) was an American politician who served in the Congress of the United States as a Representative from the state of New York, a lieutenant colonel during the War of 1812, and a postmaster. ... The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and United Kingdom from 1812 to 1815, on land in North America and at sea around the world. ... Killian Killian Van Rensselaer (June 9, 1763 – June 18, 1845) was an American lawyer and politician who served in the Congress of the United States as a Representative from the state of New York. ... Stephen Van Rensselaer III (November 1, 1764–January 26, 1839) was an American statesman, soldier, and land-owner, the heir to one of the greatest estates in the New York region at the time. ... The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and United Kingdom from 1812 to 1815, on land in North America and at sea around the world. ... Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, or RPI, is a private university in Troy, New York, near Albany, founded in 1824 by Stephen Van Rensselaer. ... Henry Bell Van Rensselaer (May 14, 1810 – March 23, 1864) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and a politician who served in the Congress of the United States as a Representative from the state of New York. ... The 21st Michigan Infantry, a company of Shermans veterans. ... The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in North America between the United States of America, called the Union and the Confederate States of America, a new nation formed by 11 seceding states. ...

The Walkers

See also: The Bushes

Dorothy Walker was a descendant of William P. Walker, and was the wife of Senator Prescott Bush and the mother of 41st President George Herbert Walker Bush (who was named after Dorothy Walker's father). Prescott Sheldon Bush (born May 15, 1895 in Columbus, Ohio — died October 8, 1972 in New York City, New York,) was a United States Senator from Connecticut and a Wall Street executive banker with Brown Brothers Harriman. ... George H. W. Bush - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

• William P. Walker, (1778-1858) Father-in-law of both Julius Rockwell and David Davis. Member of Massachusetts state house of representatives; member of Massachusetts state senate; member of Massachusetts Governor's Council; probate judge in Massachusetts, 1824-48.

• • David Davis, (1815-1886) Son-in-law of William P. Walker; cousin of Henry Winter Davis; great-grandfather of David Davis IV; first cousin thrice removed of George Herbert Walker Bush. Republican. Member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1845; delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention McLean County, 1847; state court judge in Illinois, 1848; delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1860; Justice of U.S. Supreme Court, 1862-77; received one electoral vote for President, 1872; U.S. Senator from Illinois, 1877-83.

• • Julius Rockwell, (1805-1888) Son-in-law of William P. Walker; father of Francis Williams Rockwell. Republican. Member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1834; U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 7th District, 1843-51; U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, 1854-55; candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, 1855; state court judge in Massachusetts, 1859.

• • • Francis Williams Rockwell, (1844-1929) Son of Julius Rockwell. Republican. State court judge in Massachusetts, 1873; member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1879; member of Massachusetts state senate, 1881; U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 12th District, 1884-1891.

The following descendants of Walker have also served the public. Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 27,360 km² 305 km 80 km 25. ... Henry Winter Davis (August 16, 1817 – 30 December 1865) was an American politician, well known as one of the Radical Republicans during the Civil War. ... A cousin chart identifies the correct name for the relationship between two people with a common ancestor. ... George H. W. Bush - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party), is one of the two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Democratic Party. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 25th 149,998 km² 340 km 629 km 4. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... McLean County is the name of several counties in the United States: McLean County, Illinois McLean County, Kentucky McLean County, North Dakota This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Republican National Convention, the presidential nominating convention of the United States Republican Party, is held every four years to determine the partys candidate for the coming Presidential election and the partys platform. ... The Supreme Court Building, Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court Building, Washington, D.C., (large image) The Supreme Court of the United States, located in Washington, D.C., is the highest court (see supreme court) in the United States; that is, it has ultimate judicial authority within the United States... 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 27,360 km² 305 km 80 km 25. ... 1834 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 27,360 km² 305 km 80 km 25. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ... 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

• • • • Chief Judge John Mercer Walker, Jr. (b. 1940), Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; former State counsel, Republic of Botswana, 1966-1968; Assistant U.S. Attorney, Criminal Division, Southern District of New York, 1970-1975; ; Assistant Treasury Secretary, 1981-1985; U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, from 1985 to 1989; United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, serving from 1989 - present; made the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in October 2000.
      • Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker, (b. 1944) U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California; received his commission, November 1989; made Chief Judge, 2004.
    • George Herbert Walker III, (b. 1931) the current US Ambassador to Hungary,
    • Craig R. Stapleton (b. 1945), appointed as Ambassador to France on April 13th, 2005; former Ambassador to the Czech Republic, 2001-2004; He is married to Dorothy "Doro" WALKER Stapleton, whose father Louis Walker worked for the CIA.
      • • Christie Todd Whitman, (b. 1946) candidate for the New Jersey US Senate, but was narrowly defeated by incumbent Senator Bill Bradley, 1990; Former New Jersey Governor, 1994-2001; former Bush EPA Administrator, 2001-2003. (Christie's brother Webster B. Todd married George Bush's first cousin Sheila O'Keefe. Christie's first nephew was named William Walker Todd, after Sheila's father James Wear Walker.)

1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the year. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States courts of appeals (or circuit courts) are the mid-level appellate courts of the United States federal court system. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The CIA Seal The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... Christine Todd Whitman Christine Todd Christie Whitman (born September 26, 1946) is an American politician. ... This article is about the basketball player and politician. ... Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 110 km 240 km 14. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

See also

• List of well-known U.S. presidential relatives
• List of U.S. Presidents by genealogical relationship

During the history of the United States, many presidential relatives have been noted in the media, often because of their controversial, scandalous or otherwise notable behavior. ... This is a list of United States Presidents who are related to each other by (more or less) direct descent. ...

External references

• Leading Political Families