Samuel Prescott (August 19, 1751 – c. 1777) was a Massachusetts Patriot during the American Revolutionary War. He is best remembered for his role in the "midnight ride" to warn the townspeople of Concord of the impending British army move to capture military stores kept there at the beginning of the American Revolution. He was the only participant in the ride to reach Concord.
Read more about Samuel Prescott: Early Life, The Ride, Prescott's Life Following "The Ride", Legacy
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—Bible: Hebrew, 1 Samuel 16:14.