On this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the second convention attendee who did not sign the Constitution named William Houstoun.

Sources

·        Duncan-Johnston, Edith. The Houstouns of Georgia. Athens, GA: U. of Georgia Press, 1950.

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On this episode, Cody and Steve speculate on what might have been a much more significant life, that of Professor William Churchill Houston, and debate the ethics of correcting tour guides.

Sources

·        Glenn, Thomas A. William Churchill Houston, 1746-88. Norristown, PA: Privately printed, 1903.

·        Long, Joe O'Neal. "Houston, William Churchill." NCpedia. State Library of NC. 1988. .

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On this episode, Cody and Steve try to pry loose some details about the mysterious Titus Hosmer and trying out a new theme tune for the show.

Sources

·        "An elegy on the late Honorable Titus Hosmer, Esq; one of the counsellors of the state of Connecticut, a member of Congress, and a judge of the maritime court of appeals for the United States of America." In the digital collection Evans Early American Imprint Collection. . University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed 9 Sep 2025.

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On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the oft-overlooked patriot behind some of this country’s greatest symbols, Francis Hopkinson.

Sources

·        Hastings, George E. The Life and Works of Francis Hopkinson. Chicago, IL: U. of Chicago Press, 1926.

·        Mastai, Boleslaw; Mastai, Marie-Louise d’Otrange. The Stars and Stripes: The American Flag as Art and as History from the Birth of the Republic to the Present. New York City, NY: Knopf, 1973.

·        Patterson, Richard S.; Dougall, Richardson. The Eagle and the Shield: A History of the Great Seal of the United States. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of State, 1978.

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On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the cantankerous old sea dog, Stephen Hopkins.

Sources

·        Bamberg, Cherry F., et al. (January 2012). “The Slaves of Gov. Stephen Hopkins.” New England Genealogical Register. 33: 11-27.

·        Bicknell, Thomas W. The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. New York City, NY: American Historical Society, 1920.

·        Lightbourn-Butz, Adrienne. “Stephen Hopkins.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 5 Aug 2025.

·        Robinson, Natalie. Revolutionary Fire: The Gaspee Incident. Providence, RI: Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities, 1984.

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On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the possibly closet Loyalist, William Hooper. And Jaws. And Farscape. And Sliders.

Podcast to recommend: Prime Factors (Prime Factors - Ranking UK Prime Ministers | Joe & Abram)

Sources

·        Engstrom, Mary C. “William Hooper.” NCpedia. State Library of North Carolina, Jul 2023. . Retrieved 21 Jul 2025.

·        Kneip, Robert C. William Hooper, Misunderstood Patriot. New Orleans, LA: Tulane U., 1980.

·        Lowry, Harold D. “William Hooper.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, 2006. . Retrieved 21 Jul 2025.

·        Watson, Alan D., et al. Harnett, Hooper, and Howe: Revolutionary Leaders of the Lower Cape Fear. Madison, WI: U. of Wisconsin, 1979.

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On this episode, Cody and Steve try to scare up anything to discuss about Samuel Holten, including his witchy past.

Sources

·        “Sarah Houlton / Samuel Holten House.” Salem Witch Museum. . Retrieved 5 Jul 2025.

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Podcast to recommend: History of Egypt (Home - The History of Egypt Podcast)

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On this episode, Cody and Steve travel on down to South Currrrolina to talk about Thomas Heyward, his death-defying boat ride, and his tragic legacy.

Sources

·        Eastman, Peg. “Remembering Thomas Heyward of 18 Meeting St.” Charleston Mercury. . Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.

·        McNamara, Rieman, Jr. “Thomas Heyward, Jr.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. 2007. . Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.

·        “More than a Signer: The Military Career of Thomas Heyward, Jr.” Charleston Museum. . Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.

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Podcast to recommend: History of Australia (A History of Australia Podcast – Australian History beyond the classroom)

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On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about a star that burned twice as brightly for half as long, Joseph Hewes.

Podcast to recommend: Warlords of History (Warlords of History)

Sources

·        “Hewes, Joseph.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.

·        Martin, Michael G., Jr. “Joseph Hewes.” Martin, Michael G., Jr. "Hewes, Joseph." NCpedia. State Library of North Carolina. December 2023. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.

·        McCurry, Allan J. “Joseph Hewes and Independence: A Suggestion.” The North Carolina Historical Review 40, no. 4 (1963): 455–64. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.

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On this episode, Steve and Cody talk about the Colonel Klink of the Revolution, John Harvie.

Podcast to recommend: Visiting the Presidents (https://visitingthepresidents.com/)

Sources

·        “’The Barracks,’ Historic Farm Near Charlottesville, Is Sold.” Richmond Times-Dispatch. 21 Jan 1951. . Retrieved 9 Jun 2025.

·        Harvie, Lewis Edwin. The Harvie Family. Richmond, VA: Self-published, 1928.

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