The Battle of Oriskany, New York took place on Wednesday August 06, 1777. The leaders of Great Britain is Chief Joseph Brant, John Butler, Sir Jon Jonson. The U.S. Colony  leaders were Nicholas Herkimer, Peter Gansevoort . Great Britain had an army of 500 men with 95 killed, 57 wounded and 10 captured. U.S. Colonies … Continue reading Battle of Oriskany, New York →

Took his horse and rode to warn the militia. Joined with Revere and Dawes at Lexington. Stopped by a British patrol. Managed to escape. Samuel Prescott. Rode to concord. All three men were safe. Was left out of most history books. He was later captured and sadly died in prison.