Samuel Kirkland was a Presbyterian minister who moved to the Mohawk Valley in Upstate New York just as tensions were heating up with the British.
All in Bios
Bunking With Hamilton - Robert Troup Revolts With His Roommate
Robert Troup was a college buddy of Alexander Hamilton who also participated in the Revolutionary War.
The Father of Black Freemasonry - Prince Hall
Prince Hall was a Black Patriot who supported the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War but focused most of his life toward the abolition of slavery.
Arthur Lee Gets Jealous And Starts Rumors
Arthur Lee was a Foreign Minister during the Revolutionary War who helped secure an alliance with France despite frequently clashing with his fellow American Diplomats.
Samuel Thompson's War - Maine Enters The Revolution
Samuel Thompson led rebel Patriots in modern day Portland, Maine in a standoff with the British just after Lexington and Concord.
Holding Washington's Bible - Samuel Allyne Otis
Samuel Allyne Otis was the first Secretary to Congress and still holds the record for longest time in that position.
Richard Henry Lee and His Two Resolutions
Before recommending independence, Richard Henry Lee made a name for himself attacking the Stamp Act.
Edward Rutledge and the Staten Island Peace Conference
Edward Rutledge was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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.
Fulwar Skipwith and The Republic of West Florida
Fulwar Skipwith was the first and only Governor of the independent nation of West Florida.
Samuel Ward Jr. Loses His Ship
After serving in the Continental Army, Samuel Ward set up a merchant firm which helped the United States establish relationships around the world.
Nathaniel Prime Stocks The Erie Canal
Nathaniel Prime was one of the most important early money men in the United States.
The Snow Campaign - Richard Richardson Introduces the South to Revolution
Richard Richardson was the first man to lead a campaign in South Carolina at the outset of the Revolutionary War.
James Schureman and the Annapolis Convention
James Schureman was one of the few Delegates to attend the much underappreciated Annapolis Convention
James Duane and Post-War New York City
James Duane was a Signer of the Continental Association and Articles of Confederation.
William Hemsley Flips On Coinage
William Hemsley spent two years serving in the Continental Congress where he played a notable role in the debates on coinage.
John Hoskins Stone Gets Shot...Again
John Hoskins Stone was a decorated Officer in the Continental Army who was twice forced to tender his resignation due to wounds sustained in battle.
Joseph Hewes Builds America's First Navy
Joseph Hewes was Chairman of the Continental Congress’ Marine Committee created the Continental Navy.
Nicholas Low Clears His Family's Name
Nicholas Low attempted to stay neutral during the American Revolution (as his brother was a Loyalist) but played an important role as a bookkeeper for Rufus King.
Richard Bayley Survives the NYC Doctors Riots
Dr. Richard Bayley may have been a Loyalist, but his contributions to medicine in post-war New York City was critical to the American Founding.