Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson was a writer who helped change the view of female property ownership in Revolutionary Philadelphia.
All in Bios
The Carolina Gamecock - Thomas Sumter
Thomas Sumpter earned the nickname ‘Carolina Gamecock’ for his ferocious fighting during the Revolutionary War.
Planning Fortifications with Rufus Putnam
Rufus Putnam oversaw the fortification of several important Patriot posts during the Revolutionary War.
The Only Canadian Marquis - Lotbinière Goads France Back to North America
Michel-Alain Chartier de Lotbinière was a bit player in the American Revolution, acting as an agent for the French before they joined on the side of the Patriots.
John Holt Evacuates with the Patriot's Propaganda Machine
John Holt printed most of the New York Sons of Liberty literature during the Revolutionary War.
John Nixon Reads the Declaration and Directs the First Bank
John Nixon was the first person to read the Declaration of Independence in public.
From the Brothel to Businesswoman - The Ascent of Eliza Jumel
Eliza Jumel was a wealthy art collector who married and divorce Aaron Burr in short order.
Gabriel Jones Introduces Washington to Politics
Gabriel Jones was a low key Founder who happened to help George Washington win his first election.
Hamilton's Adoptive Brother - Edward Stevens
Edward Stevens grew up in the same household in the Caribbean as Alexander Hamilton.
Commander of the Culpeper Minutemen - Edward Stevens
Edward Stevens was a leader of the Culpeper Minutemen who went on to serve in several important battles of the American Revolution.
Paul Jennings' Journey to Freedom and Memories of the White House
Paul Jennings was a slave who worked for President James Madison and eventually wrote the first White House Memoir.
The Widow Dolly's Telegraph
Dolly Madison was an important leader for Washington society both during and after the American Founding.
North Carolina's First Governor - Richard Caswell
Richard Caswell was the first Governor of North Carolina as well as a Major General in the North Carolina Militia.
Robert Townsend Takes His Secret to the Grave
Robert Townsend was Washington’s ‘man on the inside’ who gathered intelligence from inside British occupied New York City.
James Moore Could Have Been an American Hero
James Moore was one of the first men chosen to lead North Carolinian troops when the Revolutionary War broke out.
Vermont's First Chief Justice...and First Senator - Moses Robinson
Moses Robinson was Vermont’s first Chief Justice and First US Senator.
The President of the Vermont Republic - Thomas Chittenden
Thomas Chittenden was the Chief Executive of Vermont for the first 20 years of the United States’ existence.
William Hull and the Surrender of Detroit
William Hull was the first Governor of the Michigan Territory.
Overshadowed by Lewis and Clark - Zebulon Pike's Expedition
Zebulon Pike led two journeys of exploration into the Louisiana Territory.
Joseph Martin's Stations
Joseph Martin served in the State Assemblies of Virginia, North Carolina AND Georgia during the American Revolution.