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: -In 1777 Cheswell enlisted in a militia unit under John Langdon that joined the Continental Army at the Second Battle of Saratoga.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wentworth Cheswell (11 April 1746 – 8 March 1817) was an American assessor, auditor, Justice of the Peace, teacher and Revolutionary War veteran in Newmarket, New Hampshire. Elected as town constable in 1768, he was elected to other positions, serving in local government every year but one until his death.

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

Detailed explanation-5: -Cheswell did enlist in Col. John Langdon’s Company of Light Horse Volunteers and fought at the Battle of Saratoga. When he finished his military service he returned to Newmarket, where he ran a store next to his schoolhouse. As a prosperous, well-educated citizen, he continued his leadership of the town.