1755-1776

A successful school teacher, he became part of a select fighting group known as the Rangers after capturing a supply loaded ship.

He volunteered to accept Washington's request to obtain information on the British position.

Dressed in civilian clothes, he obtained the information, but was captured on his return. Since he was out of uniform, he was condemned to hang as a spy.

He is famous for his courage and calm in the face of death and for his last words, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

He was 21 years old when he died.