Francis Nash was a Brigadier General in the American Revolutionary War and the namesake of Nashville, TN.
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Joseph Hewes Builds America's First Navy
Joseph Hewes was Chairman of the Continental Congress’ Marine Committee created the Continental Navy.
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.
William Blount's Unconventional Constitutional Convention
William Blount was a signer of the United States Constitution and one of the Founders of Tennessee.
Bayonet Stabbings, Bullet Wounds and History Books - Joseph Graham's Revolution
Joseph Graham was severely wounded during the Revolutionary War, became important in North Carolina politics and played a major part in compiling the early history of the area around Charlotte.
Thomas Burke Escapes A British Prison Camp
Burke spent time as a Continental Congressman, saw military action, and was voted into office as the Third Governor of North Carolina.
40 Years of Voting 'No' - Nathaniel Macon Slows Down The Government
Nathaniel Macon served in the US Congress for the better part of four decades, always trying to keep things small.
Alexander Lillington (Or Maybe it's John Lillington) at Moore's Creek Bridge
Alexander Lillington was one of two Colonels who won the important Battle of Great Bridge early in the Revolutionary War.
North Carolina's First Governor - Richard Caswell
Richard Caswell was the first Governor of North Carolina as well as a Major General in the North Carolina Militia.
James Moore Could Have Been an American Hero
James Moore was one of the first men chosen to lead North Carolinian troops when the Revolutionary War broke out.
Too Polite To Duel - John Penn's Courteous Rebellion
John Penn signed the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation on behalf of North Carolina.
The Father of the University of North Carolina - William Richardson Davie
William Richard Davie served at the Constitutional Convention, was Governor of his State and founded the University of North Carolina.
Charlotte Hornets in the Revolution - William Richardson Davie's Harassment
William Richardson Davie was a cavalry officer in the North Carolina Militia years before attending the Constitutional Convention.
Breadfruit Seeds From Jefferson - Allen Jones and the Halifax District Brigade
Allen Jones was a Brigadier General in the North Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War.
Hugh Williamson Gets Thrown A Surprise Tea Party
Although Hugh Williamson is best known as a signer of the Constitution, he just so happened to be passing through Boston when a certain Tea Part erupted.
How John Paul Got His Jones, or, Willie Jones Leads North Carolina
Willie Jones was head of Halifax, North Carolina’s Committee of Safety and was an important player in creating that State’s first constitution.
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.
John Baptista Ashe Oversees Ratification in North Carolina
John Baptista Ashe was one of the original North Carolinians to be a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Samuel Ashe Receives a Letter From the President
Samuel Ashe was an American Revolutionary and three term Governor of North Carolina.
John Ashe and the Battle of Brier Creek
John Ashe was a Brigadier General in the North Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War.