Henry Laurens by John Singleton Copley, 1782. Contents Quick facts Born: 6 March 1724 in Charleston, South Carolina. Henry Laurens was an apprentice in Crokatt’s Counting House (a record-keeping office) in London (1744 – 47). Unable to become a partner there, as expected, he accepted a partnership with George Austin back in Charleston, SC (1748). ... Read more| AmericanRevolution.org
Paul Revere by John Singleton Copley, 1768. Contents Quick facts Born: baptized 1 January 1735 in Boston, Massachusetts. Paul Revere was a silversmith, engraver, and Patriot in the American Revolution, renowned for his midnight ride to alert colonial militia of British forces’ approach. He participated in the Boston Tea Party and was a member of ... Read more| AmericanRevolution.org
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