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Category - Who’s Who in the American Revolution
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: John Adams
He was our nation’s second president, but he was much more than that alone. He almost single-handedly kept the revolutionary spirit going, got independence declared, and managed the war from the...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams is one of the most famous names associated with the American Revolution. However, what do you really know about him other than that he has his face and name on a popular brand of...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: George Washington
George Washington is probably the best known player in the American Revolution. However, he wasn’t always the great military leader he became. He was a fatherless boy and inept soldier for the...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was a remarkable man and so important to the American Revolution. But, how much do you know about his background and personal life? That’s a fascinating story on its own. Here’s the...
How to Research Your Hessian Soldier Ancestors
Do you have Hessian soldiers in your ancestry? Do you suspect you might? Here is what you need to know about them, and how to research their origins.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Thomas Jefferson
Who was Thomas Jefferson? Beyond being our third president and author of the Declaration of Independence, who was he? Where did he come from, what was his family like, and what other contributions...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Ethan Allen
Who was Ethan Allen, and what role did he play in the American Revolution? The man known as the father of Vermont was instrumental in a couple of key Revolutionary battles, & his capture by the...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Margaret Corbin
Margaret Corbin is not a name most associated with the American Revolution, but she played a very important and unique role in it. Here is her story.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Nathan Hale
Who was Nathan Hale? His last words are famous even today, but what else did he do for the revolutionary cause? Here is his remarkable story.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Marquis de Lafayette
Who was the Marquis de Lafayette? He was the most important foreign ally of the colonies during the Revolution. Here is the story of this remarkable man.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Patrick Henry
Do you know much about Patrick Henry beyond his name? Who was he, and what was his role in the American Revolution? Here is his fascinating story.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Richard Henry Lee
Who was Richard Henry Lee? He was an important revolutionary who is not remembered nearly enough today, in spite of his accomplishments. Here is his story.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: John Hancock
You probably know the name John Hancock, but do you know anything about the man behind the famous name? Here is the story of this American patriot.
Using DAR Application Papers to Discover Your Ancestors
Have you ever used the application papers of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in your research? You should. Here's what you may find in them and where you can access the records.