matthew mckeon
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- Oct 3, 2005
Paul, besides being a fine craftsman in silver, manufactured church bells and cannons, fabricated false teeth(he identified the body of his friend, Joseph Warren by dental work he had done). He also made copper nails and spikes used in ship building, as well as the copper sheeting used to cover the hulls of sailing vessels, including Old Ironsides. His famed "midnight ride" ensured the British got an appropriate reception the next day. It was part of his tireless work as a Son of Liberty.I've always remembered Paul Revere as that excitable Yankee that rode around all night yelling for help.
And he had sixteen children, so yes, he did ride around all night.
I can't believe I can recall all this stuff after thirty plus years.