Daniel Shays
Soldier and revolutionary
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Daniel Shays was an American soldier, revolutionary and farmer famous for allegedly leading Shays' Rebellion, a populist uprising against controversial debt collection and tax policies in Massachusetts in 1786–1787. The actual role played by... Wikipedia
Born: 1747, Hopkinton, MA
Died: September 29, 1825 (age 78 years), Sparta, NY
Known for: American Revolutionary War captain; Shays' Rebellion
Parents: Patrick Shays and Margaret Dempsey Shays
Spouse: Abigail Gilbert (m. 1772–1825)
Battles/wars: American Revolutionary War > Boston campaign; Siege of Boston; Battles of Saratoga; Battle of Stony Point;
Children: 6