STORIES OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS

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Nathan Hawkins

Nathan Hawkins was first introduced to the human family in Rhode Island in 1749. His patriotism grew with his growth and strengthened with his strength. When a mere youth he was the delegate of South Kingston to carry assistance to the citizens of Boston when reduced to distress by the infamous Port Bill. The war cry from the heights of Lexington broke his slumbers at the hour of midnight, and in less than twelve hours he was leading a brave volunteer corps to the rescue. He served faithfully during the whole period of the Revolution, and acted a gallant part in several battles and is fully entitled to a place upon the records of enduring fame. When the war closed he located and closed his life at Charlestown, Massachusetts and died on October 3d 1817.

Source: The Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by L. Carroll Judson