Boston Neck
Leaves Boston by the land route through Boston Neck to avoid British attention.
Role range: 1775-1783
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William Dawes Biography and Timeline
Follow William Dawes through 8 dated historical records for United States of America.
William Dawes, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1775–1775Years on this page
1775
Cambridge Route
Rides through Roxbury and Cambridge on the way to Lexington.
Role range: 1775-1783
Concord Road
Leaves Lexington with Revere and Samuel Prescott to continue the warning toward Concord.
Role range: 1775-1783
Hancock-Clarke House
Reaches Lexington and warns John Hancock and Samuel Adams of danger.
Role range: 1775-1783
Midnight Ride
Joseph Warren sends William Dawes and Paul Revere to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the British march.
Role range: 1775-1783
Battle of Concord
His warning forms part of the alert network before fighting at Concord.
Role range: 1775-1783
Battle of Lexington
His warning helps Patriot leaders and militia prepare before fighting begins at Lexington.
Role range: 1775-1783
Escape
Avoids capture after British patrols interrupt the riders beyond Lexington.
Role range: 1775-1783
Records, sources and methodology
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