While writing, Trials of War, I got the opportunity of a lifetime to work as an advisor for Florentine Films on The American Revolution.
Behind the Maps: The American Revolution’s GIS Journey
“The Trials of War” is Available
I am pleased to announce that The Trials of War is available. Normally, when I publish a new book, I share the most interesting aspects of the research.
Battle of Breed’s Hill Patriot Locator Map
One thing I learned is that because I located my ancestor, I could likely locate every American who likely fought. Use the search box to enter the surname, and if needed, the first name of any American who fought in the battle.
The American Revolution, the new Ken Burns series
For those who have been patiently waiting for Trials of War to be released (I'm still editing and making good progress), there was a good reason this book has taken so long. I was invited to work on the American Revolution Film Project at Florentine Films, where I advised and assisted in creating nearly 100…
ArcGIS Pro Map Package for Battle of Breed’s Hill
Happy 4th of July! After publishing the List of Americans in the Battle of Breed’s Hill from the Rolls last year, I had intended to also publish the ArcGIS Pro map I used as part of the research to compile the list. I am finally sharing that here today.
Aaron Oliver and Ezra Fuller – Memorial Day
I continue my Memorial Day habit of documenting little-known soldiers of the American Revolution who made the ultimate sacrifice. This year I chose two. They were equals in pay, misery, risk, and soldierly duties.
List of Americans in the Battle of Breed’s Hill from the Rolls
This is a roll of who was or likely was in the battle on June 17, 1775. It is not exact, complete, or the last word. The early historians, Swett, Frothingham, Loring, et. al. agreed there is no basis to accurately compile an exact list. I completely agree with them. I intend this roll as a 21st-century digital convenience. It is for those who wish to get a faster start on researching patriot ancestors, town histories, etc.
Improved text for searching MA Soldiers and Sailors
The scanned text of 17 volumes of Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation from https:archive.org, was difficult to search through because there were so many errors, including misrepresented names, broken words, and garbled entire pages of text. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War v1-17Download After several years of gradual…
Battles of Saratoga 243rd Anniversary
The best histories are the stories of specific people and why they did what they did. In my writing, I strive to revive the stories of several people that many historians might only include as flavoring in their writings rather than a main course. Names like Isaac Frye, Ezekiel Goodale, William Adrian Hawkins, and Will Burton
Will Burton and July 5, 1777
The Americans at Fort Ticonderoga numbered about 3,000 with a majority being Continental Army soldiers and the rest Massachusetts and New Hampshire militia. On boats they carried cannon and baggage south toward Skenesborough (now Whitehall), though most marched east and then turned south toward Hubbardton. Will Burton, barely 15-years-old, a fifer with the 3rd New Hampshire Continental Regiment, and likely full of adrenaline marched with them
Duty in the Cause of Liberty 