USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On December 13, 1774, Cheswell rode with Paul Revere to warn Portsmouth citizens of the approach of two British Warships. Along with other local men, Cheswell signed a document in April 1776, in which he pledged to take up arms and resist the British.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first African American to be elected to public office in what is now the United States was probably Wentworth Cheswell (also spelled Cheswill). He held a series of town and local government posts in New Hampshire. Cheswell was also a patriot during the American Revolution.

Detailed explanation-3: -He is most famous for alerting Colonial militia of British invasion before the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Revere was a prosperous and prominent Boston silversmith who helped organize an intelligence and alarm system to keep watch on the British military.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cheswell fought in the Battle of Saratoga. He was serving under Colonel John Langdon in the Light Horse Volunteers brigade.