Joseph Thompson was the main Patriot leader in a skirmish known as the Battle of Young’s House, which inspired me to look deeper into his life.
All in Stories
Joseph Whipple's Contribution to Freedom in Portsmouth
Joseph Whipple was a wealthy merchant in Portsmouth, NH who helped several former slaves establish themselves in town.
Absconded From the Household of the President - Ona Judge's Escape
Ona Judge was a slave of the Washington’s who escaped to freedom while George was President of the United States.
Getting Money Back - John Brown Cutting and the Prince of Luxembourg
John Brown Cutting was an important, if unofficial, figure in Early American European politics.
David Salisbury Franks - Jewish Officer of the Continental Army
David Salisbury Franks was a Jewish Canadian who spent his fortune in support of the American Revolution, served as an Officer in the Continental Army and went to Europe as a Diplomat.
Titus Hosmer and the Court of Appeals in Cases of Capture
Titus Hosmer was a signer of the Articles of Confederation and an original justice on the first Federal Court.
Andrew Moore Solicits Donations from Washington
Andrew Moore was a Continental Army Veteran who served as an inaugural member of the US House of Representatives.
The First Anti-Federalists - Robert Yates and John Lansing, Jr.
Robert Yates and John Lansing, Jr. were two of New York’s three Delegates to the Constitutional Convention, but didn’t stay long.
Edmund Randolph’s Love/Hate Relationship with the Constitution
Edmund Randolph was essential to the creation of the Constitution and, in the end, to its ratification in Virginia.
William Branch Giles Underestimates Hamilton's Notes
William Branch Giles was a mover and shaker for the Democratic Republican Party during the Washington Administration.
Lydia Darragh Steals Away with Information
Lydia Darragh was a Philadelphia homemaker who passed crucial intelligence on to the Continental Army.
William Barton Nabs a General
William Barton led a mission that captured British General Richard Prescott.
The Other Nathan Hale - Captured at Hubbardton
This Nathan Hale fought in the Revolutionary War but suffered in prison due to Patriot politics.
David Barclay's Plan of Reconciliation
David Barclay was a Londoner who attempted to organize a compromise to settle the disputes between Great Britain and her North American Colonies.
A Spot of Tea With Mary Lindley Murray
Mary Lindley Murray had tea with the British…and saved the Continental Army.
Abducting A Monarch - Stephen Sayre's Questionable Plan
Stephen Sayre was an ardent defender of colonial liberties who may have attempted to organize the kidnapping of King George III.
John Dickey Gets Rewarded For Disobedience
John Dickey disobeyed an order at Ramsour’s Mill, and became a hero in the process.
Thomas Jefferson's Pet Grizzlies
For two months during the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson, a couple grizzly bears lived on the White House lawn.
Timothy Danielson Declines to Attend Congress Thrice
Timothy Danielson was an early rebel who preferred to fight in the Revolutionary War over sitting in the Continental Congress.
The First North American to be Killed by a Puma?
Little is known about the life of Philip Tanner, but he is infamous for his death.