Marlborough Celebrates William Dawes,
Tradesman, Messenger, Officer
"One of the messengers who rode through the night on April 18, 1775"
WILLIAM DAWES
TITLE: Tradesman, Messenger, Officer
WAR & AFFILIATION: Revolutionary War / American
DATE OF BIRTH - DEATH - April 6, 1745 – February 25, 1799
One of the messengers who rode in the night of April 18,1775, to warn the Massachusetts countryside that a British expedition was heading for Concord, William Dawes has often been overshadowed in historical memory by Paul Revere.
"Dawes" may not have rhymed as nicely as "Revere" when it came to writing classic American poetry, but that does not detract from the courage and commitment William Dawes showed as he rode through the night, warning the countryside and patriot leaders that the British had left Boston and were heading for Concord.
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'Tis all very well for the children to hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere;
But why should my name be quite forgot,
Who rode as boldly and well, God wot?
Why should I ask? The reason is clear --
My name was Dawes and his Revere.