Paul Revere (January 1, 1735 – May 10, 1818) was the son of Apollos Rivoire, a French Huguenot (Protestant) immigrant, and Deborah Hichborn, daughter...

General Robert E. Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was the son of Revolutionary War hero Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee. Born...

James K. Polk (November 2, 1795 – June 15, 1849) was America’s 11th president, from 1845 to 1849. Born in Mecklenburg...