William Prescott was a colonel in the American Revolutionary War. He was the commander of the rebel forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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A revolutionary War army officer who helped the patriots build a fort on bunker.
William is Samuel's Uncle
William Prescott was the second cousin of Abel Prescott, the father of Dr. Samuel Prescott, so their relationship was second cousin once removed. Their common ancestors were John Prescott and his wife Mary Gawkroger who left Yorkshire for Lancaster, Massachusetts.
There was Paul Revere, William Dawes and Dr. Samuel Prescott. William and Paul were captured but Dr. Samuel Prescott made it out and signaled the Americans about the Redcoats.
William Prescott was important to the Revolutionary War because he was loyaltie, had bravery, and willing to take the effort in risking his life.
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