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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Choate , Rufus 1799 -1859 (search)
Choate, Rufus 1799-1859
Lawyer; born in Essex, Mass., Oct. 1, 1799; studied at the Cambridge Law School, and, with William Wirt, became one of the most eminent lawyers and orators of his time.
He began the practice of law at Danvers, Mass., in 1824.
He was a distinguished member of both branches of his State legislature, a member of the Lower House of Congress, and United States Senator, succeeding Daniel Webster in 1841.
In 1853 he was attorney-general of Massachusetts.
After the deatf his time.
He began the practice of law at Danvers, Mass., in 1824.
He was a distinguished member of both branches of his State legislature, a member of the Lower House of Congress, and United States Senator, succeeding Daniel Webster in 1841.
In 1853 he was attorney-general of Massachusetts.
After the death of Webster, Mr. Choate was the acknowledged leader of the Massachusetts bar. Impaired health compelled him to retire from public life in 1858.
He died in Halifax, N. S., July 13, 1859.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Declaration of Independence in the light of modern criticism, the. (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Durant , Henry Towle , 1822 -1881 (search)
Durant, Henry Towle, 1822-1881
Philanthropist; born in Hanover, N. H., Feb. 20, 1822; graduated at Harvard College in 1841; admitted to the bar in 1846; and became connected with Rufus Choate and other celebrated lawyers in practice in Boston.
Later he abandoned the practice of law to devote himself to the cause of religion and education.
After a few years his plans for an institution where women might receive a higher education were realized, and Wellesley College was founded at a cost of $1,000,000. The institution was opened in September, 1875, and was maintained by him at an expense of $50,000 a year until his death, and afterwards was aided by his widow.
He died in Wellesley, Mass., Oct. 3, 1881.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Parker , Edward Griffin 1825 -1868 (search)
Parker, Edward Griffin 1825-1868
Lawyer; born in Boston, Mass., Nov. 16, 1825; graduated at Yale College in 1847; admitted to the bar in 1849, and practised in Boston till 1861, when he entered the National army as an aide on the staff of Gen. Benjamin F. Butler.
In 1862 he was appointed adjutant-general and chief of staff to Gen. John H. Martindale.
After the war he removed to New York City.
His publications include The Golden age of American oratory and reminiscences of Rufus Choate.
He died in New York City, March 30, 1868.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Whipple , Edwin Percy 1819 -1886 (search)
Whipple, Edwin Percy 1819-1886
Author; born in Gloucester, Mass., March 8, 1819; received a high school education; became a forceful debater, ready writer, and a popular lecturer on social, critical, biographical, and other topics.
His publications include Rufus Choate; Washington and the principles of the American Revolution; Daniel Webster as a master of English style, etc. He died in Boston, Mass., June 16, 1886.