nathan hale

Nathan Hale

By : Lauren Franklin Ms. Ryan’s class

Spring 2014

Born on June 6, 1775 in Coventry, Connecticut Parents were Richard Hale and Elizabeth

Strong Had 11 siblings

Early Years

Went to Yale College at 14 years old Graduated when he was 18 years old Became a teacher First taught in East Haddam and then in New

London Worked in a union grammar school One of the top 13 scholars

Education

Was a teacher Joined the Connecticut Militia Joined the Continental Army as a 1st lieutenant

Later promoted to be captain Volunteered to act as a spy

Jobs

He was a first lieutenant then a captain

Role During the Revolution

He died in the Revolution

Role After the Revolution

Nathan Hale didn't have a wife nor any children

Family

Nathan Hale died because he was hanged He died in 1776 He died in New York City

Death

There is a statue of him in New York City He is also on a ½ cent stamp Nathan Hale Elementary School Nathan Hale Middle School Nathan Hale High School Nathan Hale Library

Honors and awards

He volunteered to be a spy He died when he was 21 years old He died near the intersection of East

Broadway and Market Street Classmates admired him He was caught by Robert Rogers He died September 22, 1776 His last words were “I only regret that I have

but one life to give to my country.”

Other interesting facts

World Book Encyclopedia

Books

http://www.connecticutsar.org/patriots/ www.gutenberg. Org true stories of great

Americans www. EarlyAmericans.com

Websites