General John Hathorn - Revolutionary War Patriot

GENERAL JOHN HATHORN:
REVOLUTIONARY PATRIOT, STATESMAN & LEGACY
(Archival Video MP4)

Step back into American history with host Malcolm Hathorne for an extraordinary broadcast exploring the life, forgotten sacrifices, and lasting legacy of Revolutionary War hero General John Hathorn through expert historian insights and intimate family interviews!
In this classic episode (originally broadcast on public access television in Tampa, Florida), researcher and host Malcolm Hathorne brings together leading historians, local organizers, and direct descendants to examine the extraordinary life of his ancestor, General John Hathorn.
From surveyor and colonial tax assessor under British rule to Revolutionary War colonel, member of the Continental Congress, Speaker of the New York State Assembly, and Representative from New Yoek in the First Congress of the United States, General Hathorn remains one of the most remarkable yet largely unsung leaders of America’s founding era.

Featured Interviews & Key Highlights:

Dr. Richard Hull (Professor of History, NYU):
Breaks down how grassroots leaders like Hathorn made the American Revolution possible.
Explores the mystery of how a man with Quaker roots became a major military commander and leader of the local Orange County militia.
Details Hathorn’s friendship with George Washington, his expansive "plantation complex" farm and mills in Warwick, NY, and the urgent modern-day push to preserve the 1773 Hathorn House.

Gayle Hathorne (Event Organizer & Genealogist):
Takes viewers behind the scenes of the inaugural Hathorn Day celebration held at the original 1773 stone house in Warwick, New York.
Highlights historical reenactments by Erskin’s Militia, community involvement with Warwick’s mayor, and the planting of the dedicated Hathorn tree.
Richard Hathorne (Family Historian & Speaker):
Chronicles Hathorn’s extensive political career serving in the U.S. Congress and alongside New York Governor George Clinton. Shares the heroic story of the Battle of Minisink and the placing of the massive iron chain across the Hudson River to blockade British warships.
Elaine Hall & Carrie Gifford (Family Genealogists & Descendants):
Showcase the 250-year-old Baskerville Family Bible containing John Hathorn’s handwritten records of his 11 children.
Describe the historic 1773 home’s Belgian clay brick insignia, original floorboards, and the General's preserved Windsor chair. Share the moving story of Hathorn's narrow escape from the Battle of Minisink alongside Dr. Benjamin Tustin, and their successful efforts listing the home on the National Register of Historic Places.
Whether you are a Revolutionary War history enthusiast, a genealogical researcher tracing early New York lineages, or an advocate for historic preservation, this archival video offers an authentic, rich window into the sacrifices that built a nation.

Product Details:
Format: MP4 Digital Video Download
Source: Original Public Access Television Broadcast Archive
Delivery: Instant Access Upon Purchase
Category: American History / Revolutionary War / Genealogy & Local History