William Barton had several important events on the battlefield, but his most interesting moment might have been when he delivered Rhode Island’s official acceptance into the Union to President Washington.
All in Bios
Josiah Bartlett Does Everything For Revolutionary New Hampshire
Josiah Bartlett was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire.
Completing the Capitol - Charles Bulfinch Finishes Washington
Charles Bulfinch was the first professional architect in the United States.
The Cost of Revolution: James Swan Buys America's Debt to France
James Swan was a wealthy Patriot who bought the debt that the United States owed France.
William Jackson - Secretary at the Constitutional Convention
William Jackson’s most notable contribution to the American Founding was his work as the Secretary for the Constitutional Convention.
Nicholas Biddle's Ship Explodes - The Battle of Barbados
Nicholas Biddle was one of the most successful Captains of the Continental Navy before he met a tragic end.
George Clymer Buys Worthless Coin
George Clymer signed both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.
Benjamin Mecom's Disappearance - Ben Franklin's Failed Nephew
Benjamin Mecom was a nephew of Benjamin Franklin who failed to join the family trade.
Ben Franklin's Favorite Sister - The Tragic Life of Jane Mecom
Jane Franklin Mecom was the younger sister of Benjamin Franklin.
From Prison to Yale - Amos Eaton Restructures American Education
Amos Eaton was an professor in the Early Republic who helped reform education in the young United States.
James Jackson Receives the Keys to The City of Savannah
James Jackson was an inaugural member of the House of Representatives, a US Senator and a Governor of Georgia.
The Second Invasion of Canada - Johnathan Eddy's Rebellion
Johnathan Eddy was a resident of Nova Scotia who attempted to bring Canada into the Revolutionary War on the side of the Americans.
Solomon Drowne Sees the Gaspee Go Down
Solomon Drowne was one of the premier doctors of the American Founding.
Article Signer Richard Huston Gets Captured With the Army
Richard Huston was a signer of the Articles of Confederation who spent time in a British prison.
The First Battle AFTER Yorktown - Marinus Willett's Pursiut
Marinus Willett was a Colonel in the New York State Militia during the Revolutionary War.
Michael Rudolph Feels the Wrath of Mad Anthony Wayne
Michael Rudolph was a decorated veteran of the Revolutionary War who rose to simultaneously hold the ranks of Adjutant General and Inspector General in the US Army.
The Father of Clinical Medicine - Thomas Bond
Thomas Bond helped create many institutions in Philadelphia which put the city in a situation where declaring independence was an option.
Oliver Pollock's Spending Spree - Working With Spain and Funding the War in the West
Oliver Pollock was an important financier for the Western Theater of the Revolutionary War.
Seth Pomeroy Resolves the Massachusetts Seniority Crisis
Seth Pomeroy was the first man appointed Senior Brigadier General in the Continental Army.
Creating Maine - Superintendent of Eastern Indians John Allan
John Allan was Superintendent of Eastern Indians during the Revolutionary War.