Paul Revere By: Cade and Dylan
Date of Birth and Death Born :January 1,1735 He was born in North End, Boston MA Death :May 10,1818 He was 83 years old He died of old age and peacefully This is a picture of Paul Revere’s house. You can still visit it today. (Dylan has actually been there)
Family He had a total of 16 children Mom :Deborah Hitch Born Dad :Apollo Rivorie He had 2 wives, Rachel Walker and Sarah Orne Rachel Walker Sarah Orne
Unique Facts Paul Revere was also known for his art At 13 he left school and became an apprentice under his father He went on to become a successful businessman (he opened a hardware store)
Importance to the Revolution He led the Midnight Ride -It occurred on April 19,1775 he and William Daws rode from Boston to Lexington to worn John Hancock and Sam Adams of the movements of the British Invasions. He was also a Blacksmith and an ardent colonist He also took part in the Boston Tea Party. In that the colonist dressed up as Mohawk Indians and poured hundreds on chests of tea into the Boston Harbor.