Continental Army
A former Captain of the Continental Army lays siege to the Government arsenal
Role range: 1786-1787
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Daniel Shay Biography and Timeline
Follow Daniel Shay through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.
Daniel Shay, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1787–1788Years on this page
1787
Siege of Springfield
A former Captain of the Continental Army lays siege to the Government arsenal
Role range: 1786-1787
Battle of Petersham
Defeated at but the question of Federalism soars to the top of the political agenda
Role range: 1786-1787
Siege of Springfield
The State Governor puts down the uprising led by Daniel Shay
Role range: 1786-1787
1788
Trial
Condemned to death by the Massachusetts Supreme Court but later given a pardon
Role range: 1786-1787
Records, sources and methodology
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