Allen Jones was a Brigadier General in the North Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War.
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Martyred Cowboy - Nathaniel Woodhull's Revolutionary Cattle Drive
Nathaniel Woodhull was President of the New York Provincial Congress and a Brigadier General in the State Militia when he was martyred by the Redcoats on Long Island.
Sensible But Not Very Polite - John Morin Scott's New York City
John Morin Scott was Secretary of State for New York City throughout the Revolution.
The Fatigue of Such a March - Joseph Frye Retires
Joseph Frye was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army who resigned early in the war due to failing health and old age.
Pipe Smoke at Oriskany - The Dedication of Nicholas Herkimer
In a situation where other men might have quit the field, Nicholas Herkimer lit a pipe and guided his soldiers to victory.
Otho Holland William's Tiny Cell - The Punishment of Continued Correspondence
Otho Holland Williams is mostly known for his success in battle, but early in the Revolutionary War he was treated harshly as a POW.
Erastus Wolcott Shares His Men
Erastus Wolcott was a Brigadier General in the Connecticut Militia who supported the Continental Army on several occasions.
Bayonet Stabbings, Bullet Wounds and History Books - Joseph Graham's Revolution
Charged with covering the Patriot retreat in Charlotte, Joseph Graham was shot three times, stabbed with a bayonet six times, and left for dead.
William Shepard Scatters Shays' Rebels
William Shepard played an important role in Shays’ Rebellion before serving in the United States House of Representatives.
Timothy Danielson Leads the Hampshire County Militia
Timothy Danielson was a Brigadier General in the Massachusetts Militia throughout the Revolutionary War.
Jonathan Moulton Makes a Deal with the Devil?
Jonathan Moulton is a uniquely interesting Founder as his life has birthed several tall tales which make him a mythical figure in
Elijah Clarke and the Trans-Oconee Republic
Elijah Clarke was an American Revolutionary who attempted to establish an independent republic on the Georgian frontier.
John Ashe and the Battle of Brier Creek
John Ashe was a Brigadier General in the North Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War.
Peleg Wadsworth and the Disaster at Penobscot Bay
Peleg Wadsworth was Adjutant General for the State of Massachusetts during the Revolutionary War.
William Wadsworth Makes Cobblestone Trendy
William Wadsworth was an American Founder on the New York frontier.
Daniel Brodhead and the Coshocton Expedition
Daniel Brodhead was a Brigadier General in the Revolutionary War.
John Glover Ferries An Army Across The Delaware
John Glover was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army.
Peter Muhlenberg Starts A Society
Peter Muhlenberg began a Democratic-Republican Society, the first of many clubs to appear in support of Thomas Jefferson’s policies.
Enoch Poor Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances
Enoch Poor was a Brigadier General in the American Revolutionary War.
Edward Hand Guards The Western Frontier
Edward Hand was an American Revolutionary who commanded Fort Pitt.