Daniel Shays
Born c. 1747 Hopkinton, MassachusettsDied September 29, 1825Sparta, New York
Farmer, soldier, political leader, insurrectionist
"I am by occupation a farmer and [because of] ag...
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Daniel Shays (ca. 1747-1825), American Revolutionary War captain, is best known for leading a rebellion of western Massachusetts farmers in 1786-1787 seeking relief from oppressive economic conditions...
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Today is Thursday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2007. There are 340 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Jan. 25, 1981, the 52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrived in th...
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Daniel Shays
Daniel Shays
Today in history - Jan. 25
