Nathaniel Ramsey was severely wounded during his service at the Battle of Monmouth.
All in Bios
Humphrey Plowjogger's Secret Identity
Humphrey Plowjogger was John Adams’ pen name in the decade leading up to the American Revolution.
Isaac Hayne Symbolizes British Atrocity
Isaac Hayne’s death inspired thousands of men to sign on with the Patriot Forces and led to the victory at Yorktown.
Andrew Williamson and the Battle of Fort Williamson
Andrew Williamson is a little known Patriot leader who took charge in the first battle of the American Revolution that took place in the South.
John Haring Radicalizes the New York Delegation
After authoring the Orangetown Resolutions, John Haring was a Delegate to the First Continental Congress.
Louis Duportail Engineers the American Revolution
Louis Duportail was a Frenchman who came to American and became Washington’s trusted Chief of Engineers.
Ezra L'Hommedieu and the Montauk Lighthouse
Ezra L'Hommedieu was a longtime New York politician who spent several years in the Continental Congress.
Archibald Gracie's Mansion
Archibald Gracie spent the Washington Administration creating many important New York City financial institutions which set the American economy on the path to success.
Joshua Clayton Transforms Delaware's Executive Branch
Joshua Clayton was both the last President and first Governor of Delaware.
Richard Harison Halts Vermont Statehood
Richard Harison was a well known New York City lawyer during the Founding Period.
Samuel Elbert Knows The Secret Password
Samuel Elbert was a Major General in the Georgia Militia who was an important player on the Revolutionary War’s southern front.
Alexander Gillion - Commodore of the South Carolina Navy
Alexander Gillion was chosen as Commodore of South Carolina’s State Navy during the Revolutionary War.
Isaac Bronson Gets Everyone Paid
Isaac Bronson was a Surgeon in the Continental Army who went on to create some of the most important financial institutions in the United States.
The Midnight Ride of Jack Jouett
Jack Jouett was a lower ranked soldier who took a very important midnight ride during the American Revolution.
Richard Howly Escapes with the State Archives
Richard Howly was a Revolutionary Governor of Georgia.
Dabney Carr Chooses His Burial Site
Dabney Carr was an excited Revolutionary who passed away young. and ended up being the first person buried in one of America’s most famous graveyards.
Elizabeth Moore Denies Jefferson's Advances
Despite being married to one of his best friends, Betsy was pursued by Jefferson in a very aggressive way.
John Walker Helps Ease Native American Fears
John Walker was an important member of Virginia’s House of Burgesses during the Revolutionary War.
James Callender Reveals All The Founders' Secrets
James Callender was an American Founder who’s pen started several early scandals.
William Grayson - The First Senator to Die in Office
William Grayson holds the unfortunate distinction of being the first Senator to die in office.