Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Samuel Adams- Signer of the Declaration of Independence

     Samuel Adams, born, played many roles in Early American days. He was born September 27, 1722 in Boston, Massachusetts. Although he did many things in his lifetime, he was not successful at the brewery. Some things he did that were successful were; He signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, was a member of Massachusetts State constitutional convention in 1781; was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Mass. in 1789; and was elected Governor of Massachusetts, for the years of 1794-'97. His cousin's name was John, and both of them were thought of as the 'Adams Brothers'. Samuel died on October 2, 1803 in Boston. He is buried in Granary Burying Ground in Boston, MA.
City of Boston - Granary Burying Ground
US History.org - Adams Signer of Declaration of Independence
Samuel Adams Sept. 27, 1722- October 2, 1803
Granary Burying Ground, Boston, MA


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