Aedanus Burke is best known for his attacks on the Society of the Cincinnati, claiming it was a conspiracy to install nobility into the United States.
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Chief Justice John Rutledge Tries To Kill Himself
John Rutledge was at the Stamp Act Congress, attendee at the First Continental Congress, first Governor of South Carolina, a signer of the Constitution and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
David Brearley and the Committee on Postponed Parts
David Brearley headed one of the most important Committees in the Constitutional Convention, hashing out difficult issues which were repeatedly tabled by the Committee of the Whole.
Vermont's First Chief Justice...And First Senator - Moses Robinson
Moses Robinson is best known as the first Chief Justice of Vermont’s Supreme Court, though he had many other important contributions to that State’s Founding.
Former Chancellor John Lansing Vanishes
John Lansing walked out of the Constitutional Convention because he believed it’s members were exceeding their power.
Richard Howly Escapes with the State Archives
Richard Howly was Governor and Chief Justice of Georgia
The Other Robert Morris - Chief Justice of Revolutionary New Jersey
Robert Morris of New Jersey was not quite as wealthy as the other Robert Morris, but certainly was important to the American Founding.
The Sibling with Nothing to Sign - Richard Morris
Richard Morris was Chief Justice of New York State through a majority of the American Founding.
Vermont's First Chief Justice...and First Senator - Moses Robinson
Moses Robinson was Vermont’s first Chief Justice and First US Senator.
Josiah Bartlett Does Everything For Revolutionary New Hampshire
Josiah Bartlett was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire.
The Declaration's Last Signer - Thomas McKean
Thomas McKean signed several of the major documents of the American Revolution as well as serving as Chief Justice and Governor of Pennsylvania.
Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth Ends the Quasi-War
Oliver Ellsworth was an original Senator and third Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Richard Howly Escapes with the State Archives
Richard Howly was a Revolutionary Governor of Georgia.
Samuel Ashe Receives a Letter From the President
Samuel Ashe was an American Revolutionary and three term Governor of North Carolina.
Richard Bassett - The First Senior Member of the Senate
Richard Bassett was a signer of the United States Constitution from Delaware.
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 Rodney Journeys Down The Mississippi
Thomas Rodney was Chief Justice of the Mississippi Territory.
Former Chancellor John Lansing Vanishes
John Lansing walked out of the Constitutional Convention because he believed it’s member were exceeding their power.
Theophilus Parsons Forms The Essex Junto
Theophilus Parsons started the Essex Junto which became the most influential wing of the Federalist Party.