Paul Revere

Paul Revere is a Revolutionary War hero. The actual date of his birth is not known but is believed to be around Jan 1, 1735. Paul Revere was born to Apollos Rivoire and Debrah Hitchborn, and was one of 12 children! Paul was born on the North End of Boston and went to the North Writing Grammer School. There he learned reading, writing and basic education. At 12, Paul left school and his father taught him how to be a silversmith. This would later become Paul Revere's main career.

At 23 Paul married his first wife Sarah Orne. They had 8 children. Sarah died after the birth of her 8th child. Shortly after Sarah died, Paul Revere married Rachel Walker and had 8 more children. All together Paul was the father of 16 children! Paul Revere lived his life in Boston, Massachusetts.

Paul Revere did many things to help the patriot cause. As a boy Paul helped the early cause by sending messages to hiding patriots, and delivering messages to leaders of the revolution. Later on, Paul was a key planner and leader in the Boston Tea Party. He would also patrol the streets to watch the movements of the British troops and Tories. In December 1774, he also helped command the colonists' attack and capture of Fort William and Mary.

Paul Revere's most memorable and heroic act was that of his famous "Midnight Ride," which occurred on April 18-19, 1775. Paul Revere and William Dawes were chosen to ride inland from Charlestown to warn the militias at Lexington and Concord that the British troops were coming from Boston. Revere, and Dawes were joined by Samuel Prescott. Even though Revere was told to be quiet he chose to alarm the houses along his route by shouting "The British Are Coming." He reached Lexington by midnight and told Samuel Adams and John Hancock about the advancing British troops. Revere, Prescott, and Dawes were captured by the British at a roadblock near Concord. Prescott was able to warn the militia at Concord. Revere was held longer and had his horse taken.

Revere then walked back to Lexington and arrived in time to see the first shot fired the next day. Paul Revere's warning allowed the militia to fight the British troops. Paul Revere impacted my life as he has the lives of all Americans. He fought British rule and worked hard to secure the freedoms we all know and cherish as American citizens. Paul Revere was a great patriot and all Americans should be thankful for his devotion and sacrifice.