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Samuel Adams was born in Boston, MA
Samuel Adams was born on September 27th, 1722 in Boston, MA. His parents were Samuel Adams, Sr. and Mary Adams. -
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Timespan of Samuel Adams' Life
Samuel Adams was born on September 27, 1722 and died on October 2, 1803. -
Started Harvard College in Cambridge, MA
He went to Harvard College in 1736 at only 14 years old. He graduated in 1740. *Year accurate, month and day an estimate. -
Elected Boston's tax collector
Elected Boston's tax collector and served from 1765 to 1774. He was popular with taxpayers because of his easygoing manner. *Year accurate, month and day an estimate. -
Sons of Liberty is formed
The Sons of Liberty was formed in response to the passing of the Stamp Act on March 22, 1765. Samuel Adams joined the Sons of Liberty soon after it was formed and served as one of its leaders. -
Elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1765
He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1765 and served until 1774. *Year accurate, month and day an estimate. -
Samuel and his supporters start Committees of Correspondence
The purpose of the Committees was to keep rural villages up-to-date on their rights as American citizens. *Year accurate, month and day an estimate. -
Samuel Adams helped organize the Boston Tea Party
Samuel led people to a tea ship to throw tea in the Boston Harbor. This act led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War. -
Delegate to the First Continental Congress
Samuel took part in the First Continental Congress which met in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, from September 5, to October 26, 1774. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
This was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War. It is said that Samuel Adams heard the musket blasts and told John Hancock, "this day is a glorious day for America!" -
The Declaration of Independence was approved by Congress
The Declaration of Independence was approved by Congress on July 4, 1776. Samuel Adams signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, however, he was not one of the "Committee of five" that drafted the Declaration. *Most historians believe that the declaration was signed a month after its approval on August 2, 1776. -
Governor of Massachusetts
He became governor of Massachusetts after Governor John Hancock passed away and served until 1797. Samuel Adams didn't run for a second term, he instead retired at the end of his first term. *Year accurate, month and day an estimate. -
Samuel Adams died in 1803
Samuel died on October 2, 1803 and is buried in Granary Burying ground in Boston, Massachusetts. He was 81 when he died.
