March 5, 1770 - The Boston Massacre

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Mr. Crispus Attucks
Crispus Attucks was a sailor mulatto (African American and Native American descent), died on the spot

Mr. Samuel Gray
A rope-maker, died on the spot. Was one of the hardiest brawlers in Boston.

Mr. James Caldwell
A mate from the brig “Hawk”, was 17 years old when he was shot

Mr. Samuel Maverick
A youth of seventeen years of age mortally wounded, he died the next morning.

Mr. Patrick Carr
A leather worker. Carr was also an Irish immigrant died two weeks later.

Mr. Christopher Monk
Christopher Monk who should be rightfully considered the sixth victim of the Massacre.

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