James Morris assembled the first successful coed school in the United States.
All in Bios
Why Harmanus Bleecker Has a Library Named in His Honor
Harmanus Bleecker was a leading citizen of Albany, New York during the Early Republic who became Chargé d'Affaires to the Netherlands.
Proving Intelligence Defies Race - Benjamin Banneker Confronts Jefferson
Benjamin Banneker was the first Black American to become famous as a scientist and used his platform to publicly discuss civil rights with the leaders of his day.
The Man Who Died To Give America The Metric System - Joseph Dombey
Joseph Dombey was a French botanist who was supposed to bring the metric system to the United States...but then the PIRATES showed up!
Caleb Davis Transitions a Rebellious Colony into a State
Caleb Davis was an early radical in Boston who played an important part in transitioning from British Colony to independent State.
John Parker Boyd's Career Gets Tarnished at Crysler's Farm
John Parker Boyd was an American who learned to be a military officer fighting in India before becoming a Brigadier General during the War of 1812.
The Oldest Founder in New Jersey - Hendrick Fisher
Hendrick Fisher was a Delegate to the Stamp Act Congress and the President of New Jersey’s Provincial Congress.
The Hero Blacksmith That Purchased His Freedom - Gilbert Hunt
Gilbert Hunt was a slave who saved a dozen lives at the Richmond Theatre Fire before going on to purchase his freedom and live a fascinating life.
Pushing Pennsylvania Through The War of 1812 - Governor Simon Snyder
Simon Snyder was the third Governor of Pennsylvania and the person who oversaw moving the State capital to Harrisburg.
Support for St. Clair - Robert Kirkwood Suffers the Greatest Defeat
Robert Kirkwood was an officer of the Revolutionary War who would be killed a few years later during the Northwest Indian War.
Barnt De Klyn Clothes The Continental Army and Hosts a King
Barnt De Klyn made a fortune supplying the soldiers of the Revolutionary War with clothing.
40 Years of Voting 'No' - Nathaniel Macon Slows Down The Government
Nathaniel Macon served in the US Congress for the better part of four decades, always trying to keep things small.
First American Secretary at The Court of St James - William Stephens Smith
William Stephens Smith had an extremely interesting place in the American Founding, including serving as an aide-de-camp to Washington and an attempted invasion of Venezuela.
The Pain of First Daughter Nabby Adams
Abigail Adams Smith was the daughter of President John Adams who went through some seriously trying times.
William Henry Harrison During The American Founding
Well before he served as President of the United States, William Henry Harrison earned his reputation as a leader on the frontier during the early years of the American Republic.
Isaac Shelby - First Governor For The State of Kentucky
Isaac Shelby was the first Governor of Kentucky after Statehood.
The Wills of Randolph Jefferson
Randolph Jefferson was the younger (and only) brother of President Thomas Jefferson.
James Sullivan and the Creation of Massachusetts
James Sullivan was an influential Massachusetts lawmaker during the American Revolution and a Governor his State.
Jehu Davis Take Over Delaware and Salutes Washington
Jehu Davis was Acting Governor of Delaware for a very brief time, but was present for the arrival of a very special visitor.
Judge and Justice - The Career of St. George Tucker
St. George Tucker was one of the preeminent lawyers of the Early Republic as well as one of the first Virginian abolitionists.