William Washington was a Cavalry Colonel during the American Revolution and a second cousin to General George.
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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.
William Barton Delivers News of Rhode Island's Ratification
William Barton had several important events on the battlefield, but his most interesting moment might have been when he delivered Rhode Island’s official acceptance into the Union to President Washington.
The Invalid Corps - Lewis Nicola's Disabled Soldiers
The Invalid Corps were eight companies of Continental Soldiers who, despite surviving great wounds, continued in service to their country any way they could.
Samuel Whittemore - The Oldest Revolutionary, The Most Courage
Samuel Whittemore was an American Revolutionary who fought with more courage than your average soldier despite being almost 80 years old.
Thomas Heyward Jr. - Songwriting Prisoner
Thomas Heyward Jr. was one of the young rebels who helped organize the First Provincial Congress of South Carolina. He would sign the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation.