About
American patriot who sent Paul Revere on his famous midnight ride and died a hero's death on the battlefield.
Before Fame
He received news in 1775 that the British were set to march on Lexington and Concord, and he sent Paul Revere to alert fellow patriots.
Trivia
He was commissioned as a Major General in the Battle of Bunker Hill, but insisted on fighting as an ordinary private.
Family Life
He was born into a respected farming family in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
Associated With
His children's education was provided for after his death by Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and other leaders of the American Revolution.
