Salem Poor was an African American soldiers in the Continental Army who distinguished himself for service in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
All in Bios
Christopher Ludwick - Baker General of the Continental Army
Christopher Ludwick was a simple Philadelphia gingerbread baker who held a very unique position in the Continental Army.
Issac Smith - Partisan Politics in Early New Jersey
Isaac Smith spent two decades on the New Jersey Supreme Court before getting caught up in the difficult politics of Jeffersonian Era.
George Frost Joins The Governor's Council
George Frost was an important player in the creation of New Hampshire’s Revolutionary Government.
Israel Putnam Drops Plow And Goes To War
Israel Putnam was one of the first men chosen as a Major General in the Continental Army.
Asa Barns' Tavern Welcomes America's Friends
Asa Barns was a Connecticut Tavern Keeper during the American Revolution.
Nathaniel Pendleton Holds A Bloody Hamilton In His Arms
Nathaniel Pendleton was Alexander Hamilton’s number two during the nation’s most famous duel.
William P. Van Ness Helps Burr Receive Satisfaction
William P. Van Ness was one of only two people to witness the shooting of Alexander Hamilton.
Éleuthère Irénée du Pont Improves American Gunpowder
Éleuthère Irénée du Pont was a wealthy Frenchman who came to the United States to escape the Reign of Terror.
Jacob Broom Doesn't Realize His Property's Potential
Jacob Broom was a signer of the United States Constitution.
Francis Otway Byrd Sacrifices Comfort For Country
Francis Otway Byrd gave up a comfortable life to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Continental Army.
Abraham Baldwin Has Sixteen Years of Distractions
Abraham Baldwin was a signer of the United States Constitution.
John Morgan's Side of the Continental Hospital Rivalry
John Morgan was the first Director of Hospitals for the Continental Army.
William Shippen Jr's Direction of Hospitals is Questioned
William Shippen Jr held the post of Director of Hospitals for the Continental Army.
Joel Barlow Signs The Treaty of Tripoli
Joel Barlow was a poet who held several international positions during America’s early years.
Nathaniel Folsom Does Not Dazzle By Brilliancy
Nathaniel Folsom was a signer of the Continental Association.
George Walton's Signature Doesn't Get Him Hung
George Walton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Peleg Arnold - The Rare Rhode Island Federalist
Peleg Arnold was a leader of Rhode Island during the American Revolution.
Thomas Young Distracts The Crowd...So His Friends Can Tea Party
Thomas Young was an important player in the Boston Tea Party.
Phillis Wheatley - From Slave Girl To Master Poet
Phillis Wheatley was a slave who became a noted poet during the Founding Period.