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The house originally served as a parsonage, built in 1737 by Reverend [[John Hancock Sr.]], the grandfather of the [[Patriots|Patriot]] and Governor of Massachusetts [[John Hancock]]. Around the time of prior to the [[American Revolution]], the Reverend [[Jonas Clarke]] lived in the house, thus giving the "Clarke" to the house's name.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Database: Hancock-Clarke House]]</ref> | The house originally served as a parsonage, built in 1737 by Reverend [[John Hancock Sr.]], the grandfather of the [[Patriots|Patriot]] and Governor of Massachusetts [[John Hancock]]. Around the time of prior to the [[American Revolution]], the Reverend [[Jonas Clarke]] lived in the house, thus giving the "Clarke" to the house's name.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Database: Hancock-Clarke House]]</ref> | ||
On 18 April 1775, a day before the [[Battles of Lexington and Concord]] broke out, John Hancock and [[Samuel Adams]] stayed in the residence as Clarke's guests. After learning that [[United Kingdom|British]] Major [[John Pitcairn]] had | On 18 April 1775, a day before the [[Battles of Lexington and Concord]] broke out, John Hancock and [[Samuel Adams]] stayed in the residence as Clarke's guests. After learning that [[United Kingdom|British]] Major [[John Pitcairn]] had ordered the arrest of Adams, [[Paul Revere]], accompanied by [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] and [[William Dawes]], arrived at the house to warn them of the incoming British troops. Adams and Hanock subsequently left and move to a safer location.<ref>''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[The Midnight Ride]]</ref> | ||
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The Hancock-Clarke House is a residence in the the town of Lexington in Massachusetts, United States.
History
The house originally served as a parsonage, built in 1737 by Reverend John Hancock Sr., the grandfather of the Patriot and Governor of Massachusetts John Hancock. Around the time of prior to the American Revolution, the Reverend Jonas Clarke lived in the house, thus giving the "Clarke" to the house's name.[1]
On 18 April 1775, a day before the Battles of Lexington and Concord broke out, John Hancock and Samuel Adams stayed in the residence as Clarke's guests. After learning that British Major John Pitcairn had ordered the arrest of Adams, Paul Revere, accompanied by Ratonhnhaké:ton and William Dawes, arrived at the house to warn them of the incoming British troops. Adams and Hanock subsequently left and move to a safer location.[2]
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Database: Hancock-Clarke House
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – The Midnight Ride