Samuel John Atlee survived imprisonment by the British only to become a member of the Continental Congress and leader in Pennsylvania politics.
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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.
John Patten Has His Election Overturned
John Patten was part of an early recount on a vote for the House of Representatives.
Left For Dead Teenager Turned US Congressman - Robert Gibbes Barnwell
Robert Gibbes Barnwell suffered tremendously during the Revolutionary War, only to later receive election to the House of Representatives.
Elizabeth Burgin Goes Into Hiding
Elizabeth Burgin assisted dozens of men on British prison ships in New York Harbor during the Revolutionary War.
Leonard Van Buren Supplies Arnold's Makeshift Navy
Leonard Van Buren’s greatest contribution to the Patriot Cause were his efforts to secure supplies for Navy being constructed on Lake Champlain.
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.
From Prison to Congress - The Patriotism of James Lovell
James Lovell was taken prisoner in the aftermath of the Battle of Bunker Hill. A year and a half later he was finally release and was immediately chosen to attend the Continental Congress.
Samuel Elbert Knows The Secret Password
Samuel Elbert was a Major General in the Georgia Militia who was an important player on the Revolutionary War’s southern front.
George Walton's Signature Doesn't Get Him Hung
George Walton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
David Ramsay - American History's First American Historian
David Ramsay was the first American Revolutionary to write history book about the American Revolution.
John Kean Accounts For The United States
John Kean used his accounting skills to help the Continental Army and, later, to assist in the creating of the National Government.
Philip Barton Key - The Loyalist Founding Father
Philip Barton Key was a Loyalist, then he became a Founder of the United States.
James Lingan Defends To His Death Your Right To Say It
James Lingan is most notable for his role in the Baltimore Riots of 1812.
Thomas Pinckney Tickets John Adams
Thomas Pinckney was an extremely important Founder who spent time as a prisoner of war in the Revolution, became Governor of South Carolina and served as Minister to Great Britain.
Elizabeth Lewis Stands Confidently Against The British
Elizabeth Lewis, through bravery and kindness, demonstrates how a woman in a small village could still play a role in the Founding of America.