Illinois Democracy: A History of the Party and Its Representative Members--past and Present, Volume 1Democratic Historical Association, 1935 The subject of this set is the Democratic party and its members. |
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... entered the shop of Deacon Caleb Knowlton , also a cabinet maker . From this apprenticeship he quit in less than a year on the excuse of ill health . It is evident that he had lost his taste for cabinet work , as he never again ...
... entered the shop of Deacon Caleb Knowlton , also a cabinet maker . From this apprenticeship he quit in less than a year on the excuse of ill health . It is evident that he had lost his taste for cabinet work , as he never again ...
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... entered into a partnership with Hon . James S. Ewing , which firm was continued for several years after Mr. Stevenson retired from public life . ENTERS NATIONAL ARENA Serving four years as state's attorney ( 1865-1869 ) Adlai E. Steven ...
... entered into a partnership with Hon . James S. Ewing , which firm was continued for several years after Mr. Stevenson retired from public life . ENTERS NATIONAL ARENA Serving four years as state's attorney ( 1865-1869 ) Adlai E. Steven ...
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... entered upon his duties . Carefully attentive to the duties of his station , he was ready at all times to perform his task , and soon was classed among the better informed of the members of the House . He was well versed in the law ...
... entered upon his duties . Carefully attentive to the duties of his station , he was ready at all times to perform his task , and soon was classed among the better informed of the members of the House . He was well versed in the law ...
Contents
Dedication | 9 |
The Beginnings of Illinois Democracy | 17 |
Interesting Facts Concerning Members of Illinois Democracy | 29 |
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