Biography:Famous for alerting the Colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and Concord, as dramatized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, "Paul Revere's Ride."
1757-08-04 American revolution patriot Paul Revere (22) weds Sarah Orne in Bridgewater, Massachusetts
1773-10-10 American revolution patriot Paul Revere (38) weds Rachel Walker in Boston, Massachusetts
Historical Events
1774-12-13 Paul Revere and Wentworth Cheswell ride to warn Portsmouth of the approach of British warships
1775-04-18 Paul Revere and William Dawes ride from Charlestown to Lexington warning the "regulars are coming!"
1775-04-19 Paul Revere, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott are captured by British troops riding from Lexington to Concord, Prescott escapes to warn Concord