The Outsider: Alexander Hamilton

On 11 January 1755 or 1757 (the date is uncertain, but for the sake of clarity we shall assume it is 1755) Alexander Hamilton was born to James Hamilton and Rachel Faucett on Nevis Island, a British territory  James was a …

Father of the American Artillery: Henry Knox

Henry Knox was born on July 25, 1750 in Boston, Massachusetts to William and Mary (Campbell) Knox. Henry’s parents were fairly well off, with William operating a thriving shipbuilding business. Henry was even able to attend the Boston Latin Grammar School. But that …