Who was the first pirate?
Who was the first pirate? Piracy has existed for as long as people have traded by sea, but identifying the “first” pirate […]
Book 1: From Patriot to Pirate
From Patriot to Pirate: The Outlaw Life of Sam Mason From Revolutionary War hero to river pirate, Sam Mason’s life mirrors the […]
Book 2: The Trial of Sam Mason
The Trial of Sam Mason: Frontier Pirate Justice Based on rare 1803 trial transcripts, this volume unveils the courtroom reckoning that exposed […]
Meet the Characters
They weren’t just thieves—they were fathers, brothers, wives, soldiers, and survivors. The Mason Gang was a tangle of family and firepower, running […]
Locations
From the lawless caves of the Ohio River to the dusty bends of the Natchez Trace, Sam Mason’s trail cuts through the […]
Stay in touch – leave contact info
Are you a Mason descendant? We are working on a sharing spot for you to learn more about Sam and his family. […]