Daniel Shays 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. Daniel Shays was born in Middlesex County, Mass. His... more
Daniel Shays Born c. 1747 Hopkinton, MassachusettsDied September 29, 1825Sparta, New York Farmer, soldier, political leader, insurrectionist... more