Father's Occupation: 
          -Farmer & Carpenter
                   -moved a lot,
                   -considered shiftless by many, including candidate C

Candidate's Religion:  
          -No specific religious affiliation

Candidate's Military Service:  Captain of Militia during war

Candidate's College:  None
          -less than one year of formal schooling  (self-educated)

Candidate's Occupation:  
           -Storekeeper
           -Surveyor
           -Common Laborer
           -Lawyer
                    -passed bar exam at age of 27
                              -after six years of study

Candidate's Previous  Offices: 
           -State Representative
           -U.S. Congressman
                    -not renominated by his party for a second term
           -Nominated for U.S. Senate
                    -beaten in general election