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Robert Munroe – Part 1
From: Proceedings of Lexington Historical Society and papers relating to the history of the town ROBERT MUNROE. Read by G. W. Sampson, Oct. 12, 1857. Among old Lexington families, the Munroes stand second to none. In civil life or in … Continue reading
Mrs. Nathan Barrett – Concord
Here’s another random pick from the deck. I don’t know this woman. But let’s explore. Colonel James Barrett was the head of the Concord Militia on April 19th, 1775. His farmhouse was one of the main targets of the Redcoat … Continue reading
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The Children Paid a Price for Liberty
David Wright was 12 years old in 1775. He was the oldest of six children, then living. His baby brother, Liberty, was born in 1774 and died before his first birthday. On April 19th, his father left early that … Continue reading
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PC Nonsense: Adding Insult to Injury – Part 2
In Part 1 of this saga, I told you the history of Will Munroe and Munroe Tavern on April 19th, 1775. I also told you that the Tavern, which is still standing and has recently been refurbished, is now a … Continue reading
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PC Nonsense: Adding Insult to Injury – Part One
Welcome to Munroe Tavern, the sign says, ‘Museum of the British Redcoats and Munroe Family Home.” Hold on one cotton-pickin’ minute there hoss! Are we talking about THE Munroe Tavern, here? A little backstory, please. On April 19th, 1775, Munroe … Continue reading
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Tagged 1775, April 19, Lexington and Concord, Munroe Tavern, Redcoats
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Harry Gould – Concord
Mistakes happen. This card is wrong. On the morning of April 19th, Harry Gould was just eighteen. However, he was not from Lexington, but from Concord. And he didn’t muster on Lexington Green but in Concord. History reports that Harry … Continue reading
Creating Historical Characters
How does a fiction writer create characters? Well, we make them up. I have a certain way of creating characters by playing “what if” with plot elements and character traits. For example, what would it take to make a man … Continue reading
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Tagged 1775, April 19, Lexington and Concord, Paul Revere, Shot heard round the world
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Doctoring in 1775
Doctoring in 1775 was at the beginning of a crossroads that would take it from the apprentice model to the med school model. The first medical school in America was started in Philadelphia in 1768. Two years later another opened … Continue reading
Captain David Brown – Concord
Captain David Brown was the leader of the Concord Minutemen. He had trained and drilled his company (about forty men) within sight of the North Bridge. His home was very nearby. Captain Brown and his wife Abigail Munroe (no doubt … Continue reading
Moonlight and Messengers
When Paul Revere and two cohorts rowed across the Charles River from Boston to Charleston to begin his infamous “midnight ride,” there were a few very tense moments. It was just after ten o’clock on the night of April 18th, … Continue reading
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