by Kitty Bryant | Jun 17, 2026 | Patriots
Colonel Willis Wilson, Esq. was an early Portsmouth landowner who took up the cause of the new nation during the American Revolution. Serving as a Colonel of the 5th Regiment of Artillery, he supported the Continental Army in its struggle against British forces...
by Kitty Bryant | Jun 17, 2026 | Patriots
Isaac Luke was a Portsmouth craftsman, property owner, and patriot whose actions helped shape the religious history of the South. A supporter of the American cause during the Revolution, Luke was known for his willingness to stand against public pressure....
by Kitty Bryant | Jun 15, 2026 | Patriots
Hugh McPherson was a Patriot from Portsmouth, Virginia. Like many local citizens who supported independence, his military service, civic duty, and personal sacrifice often overlapped. McPherson is remembered along with other local patriots who formed...
by Kitty Bryant | Jun 15, 2026 | Patriots
Ensign John Key served as an infantry officer in the Virginia Militia during the American Revolution, answering the call to defend the Commonwealth in its struggle for independence. Holding the junior commissioned rank of ensign, he was responsible for carrying...
by Kitty Bryant | Jun 15, 2026 | Patriots
Captain James Barron Sr. was one of Virginia’s most important naval leaders during the American Revolution. An experienced merchant captain from Hampton, he was appointed to command vessels of the newly created Virginia State Navy. Under his...
