Roger Enos commanded the rear guard on Benedict Arnold’s Quebec Expedition.
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William Samuel Johnson - Represent
William Samuel Johnson was a Delegate to the Stamp Act Congress and Constitutional Convention, but had a bout of Loyalism along the way.
Vermont's First Chief Justice...And First Senator - Moses Robinson
Moses Robinson is best known as the first Chief Justice of Vermont’s Supreme Court, though he had many other important contributions to that State’s Founding.
Leaving the Senate at Midnight - Elijah Paine Becomes a Judge
Elijah Paine was a US Senator from Vermont who resigned to become one of John Adams’ midnight judges.
Vermont's First Chief Justice...and First Senator - Moses Robinson
Moses Robinson was Vermont’s first Chief Justice and First US Senator.
The President of the Vermont Republic - Thomas Chittenden
Thomas Chittenden was the Chief Executive of Vermont for the first 20 years of the United States’ existence.
Writing Wrongs - Anthony Haswell's Divisive Content
Anthony Haswell was a Vermont printer who was imprisoned under the Alien and Sedition Acts.
The Spitting Matthew Lyon - From Congress to Jail and Back
Matthew Lyon is the only man who was elected to Congress while in prison.
Richard Harison Halts Vermont Statehood
Richard Harison was a well known New York City lawyer during the Founding Period.
Thomas Young Distracts The Crowd...So His Friends Can Tea Party
Thomas Young was an important player in the Boston Tea Party.
Royall Tyler Writes Broadway's First Play
Royall Tyler was an American Revolutionary turned playwright.
Ira Allen Champions The 14th State
Ira Allen is one of the most important Founding Fathers from Vermont.
Ethan Allen and the Truth About the Green Mountain Boys
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys are looked on as a brigade of Continental Soldiers. Although they would grow into this role, the Boys were created for a much different reason.