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Colonel James Barrett – Concord

  James Barrett, Colonel of the Concord Militia. He left his home early on the morning of April 19th, 1775 to join his troops first in town, then on Punkatasset Hill. The Concord forces had been warned earlier in the … Continue reading

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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

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