Samuel Huntington was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. He also served as President of the Continental Congress and Governor of Connecticut.
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John Henry Stalls the Articles of Confederation
John Henry was a Continental Congressman, Governor of Maryland and original United States Senator.
Bureaucracy Ruins Meriwether Lewis
After leading the Corps of Discovery, Meriwether Lewis became Governor of Upper Louisiana…and died under mysterious circumstances.
William Livingston Governs New Jersey
William Livingston was perhaps the most powerful man in New Jersey during the American Revolution.
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.
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.
Jonathan Trumbull's Choice
As the American Revolution began, the colonial governors dissolved their assemblies. With one important exception…
Purveyor General of Hospitals Nathan Brownson
Nathan Brownson was Purveyor General of Hospitals during the American Revolution and then Governor of Georgia.
Lyman Hall Doesn't Wait For Georgia
Lyman Hall was the first person from Georgia to attend the Continental Congress.
John Mathews Governs South Carolina's Post-War Transition
John Mathews was a signer of the Articles of Confederation and Governor of South Carolina.
7 Important Events In James Monroe's Life
James Monroe was one of the few Founding Fathers (and people in general) who achieved the office of President of the United States of America.
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.
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.
Morgan Lewis Campaigns Against Vice Presidents
Morgan Lewis was a Governor of New York and a Major General during the War of 1812.
Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins Drinks Himself to Death
Daniel D. Tompkins was the sixth Vice President of the United States.
Edward Telfair Resolves Foreign Fees
Edward Telfair was a signer of the Articles of Confederation who went on to serve as Governor of Georgia.
The First Senior Member of the Senate - Richard Bassett
Richard Bassett was a signer of the United States Constitution from Delaware.
John Adam Treutlen - From Indentured Servant to Governor
John Adam Treutlen rose from the lowliest of beginnings to become Georgia's first Head of State.
Thomas Wharton Evacuates Pennsylvania's Government
Thomas Wharton, Jr was the first President of Pennsylvania and led his Government out of Philadelphia when the British Occupation of Philadelphia began.