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Anson Dickinson
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Anson Dickinson was an American painter of miniature portraits who achieved fame during his lifetime, producing a very large number of works, but who is now largely forgotten. Anson Dickinson was born in Milton, a district of Litchfield, Connecticut, in 1779, son of Oliver Dickinson Junior and he was the oldest of ten children. His father was a master carpenter, for a while Dickinson was apprenticed to Isaac Thompson, a silversmith in Litchfield. He did enamel work, made frames and painted signs before becoming a miniature painter and he probably met and learned from Elkanah Tisdale in these early years. On 27 April 1802 Dickinson published an advertisement for portrait painting in the Connecticut Journal. The first known painting signed by Dickinson is dated 1803, in July 1804 Dickinson made a trip to New York City, where Edward Greene Malbone painted his portrait. He returned to Connecticut and began painting prominent local people as well as students from the Tapping Reeve Law School and he began traveling in 1805, a habit that lasted most of his life. He met Washington Irving in Albany in 1810, and Irving encouraged him in his work and he showed his work in a number of exhibitions between 1811 and 1815. His work was shown at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the National Academy of Design, the American Academy of the Fine Arts, in 1816 he was among the first to be elected to the American Academy of the Fine Arts. At several times during his career Dickinson had a studio in New York City, since this hotel was called the grandest and most important public house in New York City, Dickinson was clearly doing well at this time. To promote business he frequently advertised in the newspapers, and would place his business card in the lockets that held his miniatures, Dickinson married Sarah Brown in New York City in 1812, and they lived there until 1820, when he resumed traveling. Dickinson met the famous artist Gilbert Stuart in Boston 1823, Stuart was unusually impressed by Dickinson, and commissioned him to paint miniatures of himself and his daughter. Around 1824 the Dickinsons adopted two children whose mother had died, Mary Ann Walker and William Edmund Walker, during his settled periods, the family lived with Dickinson. While he was on the road, they lived in Milton with his family, Dickinson stayed in Washington, D. C. from 1827 to 1830, painting portraits of many important political and military leaders. He also visited and worked in Albany, New York City, Charleston, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, New Haven, Litchfield, Buffalo and parts of Canada. In 1833 he settled in New Haven for a while, Dickinson often returned to visit his family in Milton, and painted portraits of residents of Litchfield. He finally returned to Milton for good in 1846, and devoted himself to gardening until his death on 9 March 1852, despite his success, Dickinson had not become wealthy. The 1850 census records that the retired couples neighbors in Litchfield included a shoemaker, cabinetmaker, carpenter, labourer, both Dickinson and his wife died in 1852, and are buried in the Blue Swamp Cemetery of the town
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United States House of Representatives
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The United States House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress which, along with the Senate, composes the legislature of the United States. The composition and powers of the House are established by Article One of the United States Constitution, since its inception in 1789, all representatives are elected popularly. The total number of voting representatives is fixed by law at 435, the House is charged with the passage of federal legislation, known as bills, which, after concurrence by the Senate, are sent to the President for consideration. The presiding officer is the Speaker of the House, who is elected by the members thereof and is traditionally the leader of the controlling party. He or she and other leaders are chosen by the Democratic Caucus or the Republican Conferences. The House meets in the wing of the United States Capitol. Under the Articles of Confederation, the Congress of the Confederation was a body in which each state was equally represented. All states except Rhode Island agreed to send delegates, the issue of how to structure Congress was one of the most divisive among the founders during the Convention. The House is referred to as the house, with the Senate being the upper house. Both houses approval is necessary for the passage of legislation, the Virginia Plan drew the support of delegates from large states such as Virginia, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, as it called for representation based on population. The smaller states, however, favored the New Jersey Plan, the Constitution was ratified by the requisite number of states in 1788, but its implementation was set for March 4,1789. The House began work on April 1,1789, when it achieved a quorum for the first time, during the first half of the 19th century, the House was frequently in conflict with the Senate over regionally divisive issues, including slavery. The North was much more populous than the South, and therefore dominated the House of Representatives, However, the North held no such advantage in the Senate, where the equal representation of states prevailed. Regional conflict was most pronounced over the issue of slavery, One example of a provision repeatedly supported by the House but blocked by the Senate was the Wilmot Proviso, which sought to ban slavery in the land gained during the Mexican–American War. Conflict over slavery and other issues persisted until the Civil War, the war culminated in the Souths defeat and in the abolition of slavery. Because all southern senators except Andrew Johnson resigned their seats at the beginning of the war, the years of Reconstruction that followed witnessed large majorities for the Republican Party, which many Americans associated with the Unions victory in the Civil War and the ending of slavery. The Reconstruction period ended in about 1877, the ensuing era, the Democratic and the Republican Party held majorities in the House at various times. The late 19th and early 20th centuries also saw an increase in the power of the Speaker of the House
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Connecticut
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Connecticut is the southernmost state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Connecticut is also often grouped along with New York and New Jersey as the Tri-State Area and it is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. Its capital city is Hartford, and its most populous city is Bridgeport, the state is named for the Connecticut River, a major U. S. river that approximately bisects the state. The word Connecticut is derived from various anglicized spellings of an Algonquian word for long tidal river, Connecticut is the third smallest state by area, the 29th most populous, and the fourth most densely populated of the 50 United States. It is known as the Constitution State, the Nutmeg State, the Provisions State, and it was influential in the development of the federal government of the United States. Connecticuts center of population is in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticuts first European settlers were Dutch. They established a small, short-lived settlement in present-day Hartford at the confluence of the Park, initially, half of Connecticut was a part of the Dutch colony New Netherland, which included much of the land between the Connecticut and Delaware rivers. The first major settlements were established in the 1630s by England, the Connecticut and New Haven Colonies established documents of Fundamental Orders, considered the first constitutions in North America. In 1662, the three colonies were merged under a charter, making Connecticut a crown colony. This colony was one of the Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution, the Connecticut River, Thames River, and ports along the Long Island Sound have given Connecticut a strong maritime tradition which continues today. The state also has a history of hosting the financial services industry, including insurance companies in Hartford. As of the 2010 Census, Connecticut features the highest per-capita income, Human Development Index, and median household income in the United States. Landmarks and Cities of Connecticut Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island. The state capital and third largest city is Hartford, and other cities and towns include Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain, Greenwich. Connecticut is slightly larger than the country of Montenegro, there are 169 incorporated towns in Connecticut. The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain in Salisbury in the northwest corner of the state, the highest point is just east of where Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York meet, on the southern slope of Mount Frissell, whose peak lies nearby in Massachusetts. At the opposite extreme, many of the towns have areas that are less than 20 feet above sea level. Connecticut has a maritime history and a reputation based on that history—yet the state has no direct oceanfront
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Connecticut's at-large congressional district
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During the first twenty-four Congresses Connecticut elected all its Representatives in Congress from a single multi-member Connecticut at-large congressional district. From 1789-1793 Connecticut elected 5 at-large representatives, from 1793-1823 Connecticut elected 7 at-large representatives. From 1823-1837 Connecticut elected 6 at-large representatives and this practice was banned by the Voting Rights Act of 1965. All members were elected statewide at-large on a general ticket, in 1837, Connecticut abandoned general tickets and adopted districts instead. In 1903, one seat was created, four district seats continued. In 1933, one seat was created, five district seats continued. The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress, the Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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Ebenezer Huntington
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Ebenezer Huntington was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and afterwards United States Representative from Connecticut. Ebenezer was born on December 26,1754 in Norwich, Connecticut to Jabez, the Backuses were a prominent family from the area whose heirs would found Backus Hospital. His brothers Jedediah, Andrew, and Joshua also served during the Revolution, Ebenezer attended Yale College, leaving without permission on April 21,1775. After communication with the college, he would receive his degree on August 8 of the same year and he would later receive an honorary Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College and in 1785, Master of Arts from both colleges. After leaving Yale, Ebenezer arrived in Boston, where he received an appointment as a first lieutenant in Captain Chesters Company of General Josephs 2nd Connecticut Regiment and he participated in the Siege of Boston until its close, when he marched with General Washington to New York. In June 1776, he was promoted to captain and fought in the Battle of Long Island under Colonel Samuel Wyllys, by the end of the battle, he was promoted to brigade major under General Parsons. On October 26,1776, he was promoted to Deputy Adjutant General under Major General Heath in defense of the Highlands. He was promoted to major in 1777 in General Israel Putnams command, the unit suffered significant casualties in Long Island. During the summer of 1778, he participated in the Battle of Rhode Island, under his command, the unit fought in the Battle of Springfield in 1780 in New Jersey. Now a lieutenant colonel, he was given command of an infantry regiment and marched with Washington to Yorktown. He is represented in the painting by John Trumbull as one of the American officers and he remained on duty with his troops until the unit was disbanded in May 1783. He was an member of the Society of the Cincinnati. Ebenezer Huntington retired from the Army to pursue a career in merchandise and he held the position for the next 30 years under seven different governors. On July 19,1798 he was commissioned a general in the United States Army when it was expanded during the Quasi War with France. He was discharged on June 15,1800 when the Army was reduced at the end of hostilities, concurrently, while serving as the states Adjutant General, Ebenezer twice served as a member of the United States House of Representatives in Connecticuts At-large congressional district. He would serve again as the at-large congressman five years later and he would only serve one term. He first married Sarah Isham of Colchester on December 10,1791 with whom he had one son, Ebenezer married Lucretia Mary McClellan of Woodstock on October 7,1795. They had nine children, Wolcott, Louisa Mary, George Washington, Nancy, Walter, Sarah, Elizabeth, Lucretia died on November 5,1819
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Connecticut General Assembly
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The Connecticut General Assembly is the state legislature of the U. S. state of Connecticut. It is a body composed of the 151-member House of Representatives. It meets in the capital, Hartford. There are no limits for either chamber. During even-numbered years, the General Assembly is in session from February to May, in odd-numbered years, when the state budget is completed, session lasts from January to June. During the first half of session, the House and Senate typically meet on Wednesdays only, though by the end of the session, they meet daily due to increased workload and deadlines. The three settlements that would become Connecticut were established in 1633, and were governed by the Massachusetts Bay Company under terms of a commission for settlement. Although the magistrates and deputies sat together, they voted separately, the Charter of 1662 changed the name to the General Assembly, while replacing the six magistrates with twelve assistants and reducing the number of deputies per town to no more than two. In 1698, the General Assembly divided itself into its current bicameral form, with the assistants as the Council. The modern form of the General Assembly was incorporated in the 1818 constitution, members of the General Assembly, regardless of chamber, serve two-year terms, there are no term limits imposed on them. The 2017–18 House is made up of 72 Republicans and 79 Democrats, while the 2017–18 Senate has 17 Republicans and 17 Democrats, special elections are scheduled for February 28,2017, to fill the two vacant seats. Political scientists consider the General Assembly to be a part-time, professionally run state legislature, most legislators have jobs aside from their political positions, and aside from leadership, few are present at the Capitol Monday through Friday. All legislators are expected to be present for session, or days when their chambers are in session, the Speaker of the House is Democrat Rep. Brendan Sharkey of Hamden and the President Pro Tempore is Sen. Martin M. Looney of Hamden. The Speaker or one of his Deputies officiates over all House proceedings, while the Lieutenant Governor, legislation is introduced before each chamber by the majority or minority leader. Traditionally, the majority and minority leaders represent urban or large suburban areas, in the current House, the majority leader is Democrat Rep. Joe Aresimowicz of Berlin, the minority leader is Republican Themis Klarides of Derby. In the Senate, the majority leader is Democrat Bob Duff of Norwalk, most of the General Assemblys committee and caucus meetings are held in the modern Legislative Office Building, while the House and Senate sessions are held in the State Capitol. The two buildings are connected via a tunnel known as the Concourse, which stretches underneath an off-ramp of Interstate 84. Most offices for legislators and their aides are also housed in the LOB, each committee has its own office space, with most being located in the LOB
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Colchester, Connecticut
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Colchester is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 16,068 at the 2010 census, in 2010 Colchester became the first town in Connecticut, and the 36th in the country, to be certified with the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat. Colchester is one of the fastest growing towns in Connecticut, the villages of Westchester and North Westchester are located within Colchester. The town center village, which was incorporated as a borough, is a census-designated place. The Colchester Historical Society operates a local museum in town. The history of the town begins on October 1,1692 when the known as Jerimiahs Farme is confirmed unto Danial Mason, son of Major John Mason, acting on behalf of the Hartford Colony. The original settlement known as Jerimiahs Farm was land given unto Jerimiah Adams, of Hartford, by Uncas, on October 13,1698, Michael Taintor, Samuel Northam and Nathaniel Foote III applied to go forth and settle the Town. Jerimiahs Farm was selected as the point of reference for the town. The southern side is bordered by Lyme, the west boundary meets the east bounds of Middletown and Haddam. The east and northeast boundary run to the bounds of Lebanon, during the initial settlement, the area was also referred to as the Plantation of the Twenty-mile River. On May 11,1699 the town name was so named and incorporated into the colony of New London, the town is said to be named after Colchester, a borough and port in Essex, England, where many colonists had emigrated from. Colchesters early history, like that of towns in New England. In 1703, the General Court of the Colony of Connecticut ruled that the settlement could organize a body here known as Colchester. Within a few years, several grist mills and saw mills were built to provide grain, in 1706, the first street was laid and called Town Street. Nearly 200 feet wide, it is now the end of Old Hebron Road. By 1714, there were nearly 50 English colonial families in town, on 13 Oct 1803 the town of Marlborough, Hartford County was created from parts of the towns of Colchester, Glastonbury, Hartford County, and Hebron, Tolland County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has an area of 49.8 square miles, of which 49.1 square miles is land and 0.7 square miles. Among the many waterways are the Salmon River, Jeremy River, and Dickinson Creek, the walkable center includes a town green with a veterans memorial
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United States
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Forty-eight of the fifty states and the federal district are contiguous and located in North America between Canada and Mexico. The state of Alaska is in the northwest corner of North America, bordered by Canada to the east, the state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific Ocean. The U. S. territories are scattered about the Pacific Ocean, the geography, climate and wildlife of the country are extremely diverse. At 3.8 million square miles and with over 324 million people, the United States is the worlds third- or fourth-largest country by area, third-largest by land area. It is one of the worlds most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, paleo-Indians migrated from Asia to the North American mainland at least 15,000 years ago. European colonization began in the 16th century, the United States emerged from 13 British colonies along the East Coast. Numerous disputes between Great Britain and the following the Seven Years War led to the American Revolution. On July 4,1776, during the course of the American Revolutionary War, the war ended in 1783 with recognition of the independence of the United States by Great Britain, representing the first successful war of independence against a European power. The current constitution was adopted in 1788, after the Articles of Confederation, the first ten amendments, collectively named the Bill of Rights, were ratified in 1791 and designed to guarantee many fundamental civil liberties. During the second half of the 19th century, the American Civil War led to the end of slavery in the country. By the end of century, the United States extended into the Pacific Ocean. The Spanish–American War and World War I confirmed the status as a global military power. The end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 left the United States as the sole superpower. The U. S. is a member of the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Organization of American States. The United States is a developed country, with the worlds largest economy by nominal GDP. It ranks highly in several measures of performance, including average wage, human development, per capita GDP. While the U. S. economy is considered post-industrial, characterized by the dominance of services and knowledge economy, the United States is a prominent political and cultural force internationally, and a leader in scientific research and technological innovations. In 1507, the German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller produced a map on which he named the lands of the Western Hemisphere America after the Italian explorer and cartographer Amerigo Vespucci
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East Haddam, Connecticut
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East Haddam is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 9,126 at the 2010 census, until 1650, the area of East Haddam was inhabited by at least three tribes of Indians, the Wangunks, the Mohegans and the Nehantics. The Indians called the area “Machimoodus, ” the place of noises, loud rumblings, the “Moodus Noises, ” could be heard for miles surrounding the epicenter of the quakes near Mt. Tom. The land, which is now Haddam and East Haddam, was purchased by settlers from the Indians in 1662 for thirty coats – worth about $100. Layout of the began in 1669 with Creek Row about ¼ mile east of the River. The first permanent settlers established homesteads along Creek Row in 1685, by 1700, there were thirty families living in East Haddam. Agricultural and timber farming, shipbuilding, tanneries and blacksmiths were among the early commerce, captain John Chapman began ferry service across the Connecticut River in 1695, which ended with the completion of the swing bridge in 1913. East Haddam was incorporated as a town from Haddam in 1734. By 1756, there were nearly 2,000 residents, with the Millington District as the most populated, growth of commerce brought a surge in population to around 3,000 people by the mid-1800s. In the nineteenth century, Moodus was the “Twine Capital of America, visitors and residents such as actor, William Gillette, whose castle home was completed in 1914, were drawn to the area known for its rural charm and natural scenery. The growth of the areas of Lake Hayward, Bashan Lake. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has an area of 56.6 square miles. Bashan East Haddam Center Hadlyme Leesville Little Haddam Millington Moodus North Plain As of the census of 2000, there were 8,333 people,3,174 households, the population density was 153.4 people per square mile. There were 4,015 housing units at a density of 73.9 per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 97. 26% White,0. 84% African American,0. 28% Native American,0. 40% Asian,0. 46% from other races, hispanic or Latino of any race were 0. 98% of the population. 21. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8. 1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older, the average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.02. In the town, the population was out with 25. 5% under the age of 18,4. 8% from 18 to 24,33. 3% from 25 to 44,25. 8% from 45 to 64. The median age was 38 years, for every 100 females there were 100.1 males
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