Eliza's ambitious husband, whose contributions to the Revolutionary War, the Constitution, and the early U.S. government are pivotal, his life is marked by his striving for an honorable name and reputation.

A Virginia statesman and early political figure who interacts with Eliza and Alexander due to military and political connections, his relationship with Eliza evolves as his political career progresses.

Eliza's older sister, admired for her beauty and charm, her life includes a complex social and personal journey, with ties to significant political figures of the time.