William Maxwell was a Brigadier General during the American Revolution who played an extremely important part of the famous Crossing of the Delaware.
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Francis Nash Is Not The Enemy
Francis Nash was a Brigadier General in the American Revolutionary War and the namesake of Nashville, TN.
David Cobb Celebrates Victory at Mount Vernon
David Cobb served as an aide-de-camp to General Washington during the Revolutionary War before holding many important positions on the State level, including Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.
Ezekiel Cornell Arrests the Mayor of New York
Ezekiel Cornell was a Rhode Island Patriot who was asked to arrest a very powerful person...the Mayor of New York.
Revolutionary Family Man - Alexander Spotswood
Alexander Spotswood was a veteran of the Revolutionary War who married Elizabeth Washington, a niece of the Commander-in-Chief who grew up at Mount Vernon.
William Washington's Quaker Gun
William Washington was a Cavalry Colonel during the American Revolution and a second cousin to General George.
William Woodford Wins the First Battle in Virginia
William Woodford was a lifelong military man who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the Continental Army.
A Career Hampered by Blindness - James Reed
James Reed was going to be a Brigadier General in the Continental Army when he lost his sight.
Hugh Mercer and the Flying Camp
Hugh Mercer was one of the earliest Brigadier Generals in the Continental Army.
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 Carolina Gamecock - Thomas Sumter
Thomas Sumpter earned the nickname ‘Carolina Gamecock’ for his ferocious fighting during the Revolutionary War.
Overshadowed by Lewis and Clark - Zebulon Pike's Expedition
Zebulon Pike led two journeys of exploration into the Louisiana Territory.
David Wooster Rejects His Commission
David Wooster was a Major General in the Connecticut Militia who gave his life for his country.
Elias Dayton Forties the Mohawk Valley
Elias Dayton was essential in fortifying Upstate New York during the Revolutionary War.
William Irvine Settles State Debts
William Irvine was one of three commissioners who settled the Revolutionary War debts assumed by the States.
John Stark and the Battle of Bennington
John Stark was one of the most important Revolutionary Generals from New Hampshire.
John Lacey and the Battle of Crooked Billet
John Lacey was a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Militia during the Revolutionary War.
Seth Pomeroy Resolves the Massachusetts Seniority Crisis
Seth Pomeroy was the first man appointed Senior Brigadier General in the Continental Army.
Lachlan McIntosh's Military Honors Get Overshadowed
Lachlan McIntosh was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army who is best known for killing Button Gwinnett in a duel.
Bayonets at Night - Anthony Wayne Gets Mad
Anthony Wayne was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army who made a name for himself due to his ferocious demeanor in battle.