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American History: Biographies: John Langdon 1741 1819
Langdon was born in 1741 at or near Portsmouth, NH. His father, whose family had emigrated to America before 1660, was a prosperous farmer who sired a large family. The youth's education was intermittent. He attended a local grammar...
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American History: Biographies: Charles Pinckney 1757 1824
Charles Pinckney, the second cousin of fellow-signer Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, was born at Charleston, SC, in 1757. His father, Col. Charles Pinckney, was a rich lawyer and planter, who on his death in 1782 was to bequeath Snee Farm,...
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American History: Biographies: Roger Sherman (1721 1793)
In 1723, when Sherman was 2 years of age, his family relocated from his Newton, MA, birthplace to Dorchester (present Stoughton). As a boy, he was spurred by a desire to learn and read widely in his spare time to supplement his minimal...
Columbia University
Columbia University: Columbia University & Slavery 5. King's, the Revolution
This website was created by faculty, students, and staff to publicly present information about Columbia's historical connections to the institution of slavery. This article focuses on King's College, soon to be Columbia College, in the...
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Campaign Journal of a [Colonial] Militiaman
Some excerpts from the Journal of William Houston written during the American Revolution. Houston served in the Continental Army and would later serve as a delegate from New Jersey to the Constitutional Convention.
This Nation
This nation.com: Letter of Transmittal
This site provides the letter of the president of the Federal Convention to the president of Congress, transmitting the Constitution.
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Gunston Hall Plantation: "The Great Business Now Before Us"
In 1787, America was having big problems. There was no single type of money, or currency, in the new nation. States were arguing over trade issues and local boundaries. Each state seemed to see itself as independent and self-governing...
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Class Flow: The War of 1812
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the War of 1812 from the first battle of the U.S.S. Constitution to the Battle of New Orleans. It includes paintings of the major battles and important participants, as well as...
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American History: Biographies: William Paterson
This resource features a detailed biography on the politician from New Jersey who advocated for states' rights.
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Edmund Randolph's Views on Separation of Church & State
A short article that discusses Randolph's beliefs regarding religion and the role of the state.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Daniel Carroll
Provides biographical details on the life of Carroll, with an emphasis on his role as a Catholic, and also his role in the picking of Washington D.C. as the capital. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Forever Free: The 1860s: George T. Ruby
Read about George T. Ruby, an African American politician from Texas during Reconstruction.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: George Washington
A brief overview of George Washington and his importance to the success of the new nation, the United States.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Founding Fathers: New York: Alexander Hamilton
A short biography of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
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John Dickinson
A good biography of John Dickinson (1732-1808 CE). He was one of the delegates to the Constitutional convention from Delaware. He was a strong supporter of the new Constitution and as a result, Delaware became the first state to ratify...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Delaware: Lombardy Hall
Home of Gunning Bedford, Jr., a delegate to constitutional convention and signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: William Blount Mansion
The home of William Blount from 1792 to his death in 1800. A veteran of the Congress of the Confederation and the Constitutional Convention where he represented North Carolina, Blount then became governor of the Southwest Territory, led...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Delaware: Jacob Broom House
Home of constitutional convention delegate Jacob Broom, this historic house is near Brandywine Creek.
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Abraham Baldwin
A nice biography of the delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Georgia who later served both in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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Richard Bassett
A good biography of Richard Bassett (1745-1815 CE). He is the delegate from Delaware to the Constitutional Convention. He also served as governor of Delaware and as Senator.
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William Few
This article provides background biographical information on the delegate to the Constitutional Convention and who later served as a United States Senator.
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Thomas Fitzsimons
A nice biography of the delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Pennsylvania. He served in the Revolutionary Army and later was a Congressman.
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Nicholas Gilman
A detailed article on the life of the delegate from New Hampshire to the Constitutional Convention. he later served as a Congressman and Senator.
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John Langdon
This article summarizes the life of the delegate from New Hampshire to the Constitutional Convention. It gives details on his personal life, military and political careers.
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