1. By: Ayla Sozen

2. About  Wentworth Cheswell was born April 11, 1746  He was a African American teacher, American Rev. War veteran, etc.  Considered first African American elected to public office.

3. Family life  Married Mary Davis September 13, 1767  13 children  Paul  Thomas  Samuel  Sarah  Mary  Elizabeth  Nancy  Mehitable  William  2 unknown daughters  Martha  Abigail

4. Revolutionary War  Wentworth was a Patriot  During the Revolutionary war Wentworth was town messenger for the Committee of Safety. He made a midnight ride just like Paul Revere.

5. Work Cited  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wentworth_ Cheswell