Nathaniel Gorham was Chairman of the Committee of Postponed Parts at the Constitutional Convention, overseeing some of the most important conversation during the creation of the United States.
All in Bios
Kate Barry Brings Warning
Kate Barry rode to give the Continental Army information which helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War.
Preaching Abolition - Lemuel Haynes Breaks Barriers
Lemuel Haynes was the first Black man to be licensed as a preacher in the early United States..
Benjamin Hawkins Earns The Trust Of The Creek
Benjamin Hawkins was a Revolutionary War veteran who made a name for himself negotiating with Native Americans on behalf of the United States.
John Page Explains His Change Of Heart
John Page was an original member of the US House of Representatives as well as a Governor of Virginia.
Mann Page Defends A Slave Against Treason For The Wrong Reason
Mann Page was a member of the House of Burgesses during the onset of the American Revolution.
From Conspirator to Secretary of War - The Life of John Armstrong, Jr.
John Armstrong, Jr. was one of the main players in the Continental Army’s Newburgh Conspiracy. Then, thirty years later, he was Secretary of War during the War of 1812.
Jeremiah Van Rensselaer Can't Help Reclaim Land
Jeremiah Van Rensselaer was an original member of the US House of Representatives and a Lieutenant Governor of New York.
Jonathan Dayton Sits At The Big Boys' Table
Jonathan Dayton was the youngest signer of the US Constitution.
Robert R. Livingston - The Chancellor
Robert R. Livingston was involved with declaring independence, Washington's oath of office, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Betsy Patterson Marries French Royalty...Kind Of
Betsy Patterson was a wealthy woman who married into the Bonaparte Family.
Making Cases - The Rise of Henry Brockholst Livingston
Henry Brockholst Livingston started his long career as an Officer in the Revolutionary War and ended on the United State Supreme Court.
Shearjashub Bourne - John Adams' Last Client
Shearjashub Bourne was an early member of the United States House of Representatives and the last client of John Adams.
A Spy in Tailor's Clothing - Hercules Mulligan
Hercules Mulligan was an American spy who used his tailor shop to obtain information from British Officers.
America's Favorite Double Agent - James Wilkinson
James Wilkinson was the Senior Officer of the US Army and Governor of the Louisiana Territory…while acting as a secret agent for Spain.
Hugh Mercer and the Flying Camp
Hugh Mercer was one of the earliest Brigadier Generals in the Continental Army.
Morgan Lewis Campaigns Against Vice Presidents
Morgan Lewis was a Governor of New York and a Major General during the War of 1812.
Gaylord Griswold Amends The Constitution
Gaylord Griswold wrote the first draft of the 12th Amendment.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Gets Rich Feeding The Continental Army
Jeremiah Wadsworth was Commissary General of the Continental Army and an inaugural member of the US House of Representatives.
Outranked by a Subordinate - James Warren Resigns
James Warren was President of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress for five years.