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Patrick Henry
On the 29th of May 1736 Patrick Henry was born, crying most likely. he was too small to know a fox from a flower. In a few years, of course, it would be different. -
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Patrick Henry
When he was little he liked to listen to the birds and repeat the noises back. He became such an expert he could imitate a bird imitating a diferent bird. -
Patrick Henry
He loved hearing the sound of his uncle's voice. His name was Langloo Winston. His uncle was also a famous hunter. -
Patrick Henry
John Henry, Patrick's dad, was a surveyor, planter, and an officer in the Virginia militia. He had a large family so money was a problem. Patrick had an older brother, William, and seven younger sisters. -
Patrick Henry
When Patrick turned sixteen he was old enough to be counted among the men in Virginia. He was old enough to make a living on his own. -
Patrick Henry
When he was eighteen he married Sarah Shelton. Her father gave them six slaves and tree hundred acres of land. For three years He was a good business man and then his house burnt down. -
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Sarah and Patrick had two children named Martha and John. -
Patrick Henry
Patrick always liked going to the courthouse and watching the lawyers argue. -
Patrick Henry
He was in a big argument at the courthouse. That is when he wanted to prove to people that he was a good lawyer. -
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He was enraged about the parsons. Something came over him and he just started yelling. His attempt at being a lawyer was a success. After that everyone thought he was a very good lawyer. -
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He is known for his famous phrase "Give me liberty or give me death" -
Patrick Henry
Patrick's wife was ill and she was confined in her room until she died in 1775. -
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He was elected governor two times. -
Patrick Henry
The American army defeated the English at Saratoga, New York. They celebrated at the Governor's Palace. -
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He took his children and grandchildren to the woods all the time.