Wiliam Heath (1737–1814) was an American farmer, soldier, and political leader from Massachusetts. He served as a Major General in the Continental Army during the Revolution. Events 12 February — The San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is inaugurated. ... 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq. ... Illustration depicting uniforms and weapons used during the 1779 to 1783 period of the American Revolution by showing four soldiers standing in an informal group General George Washington, was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, Netherlands, Spain, Native Americans Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, Native Americans Commanders George Washington, Comte de Rochambeau, Nathanael Greene William Howe, Henry Clinton, Charles Cornwallis (more commanders) The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence,[1] was a conflict that...

Heath made his home for his entire life at his family’s farm in Roxbury, Massachusetts. His family started the farm in 1636, and he was born there on March 7, 1737. He became active in the militia, and was a captain in the Suffolk County militia in 1760, and by 1770 he was a Colonel and its leader. Roxbury is a neighborhood within Boston, Massachusetts. ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in leap years). ... Suffolk County is a county located in the state of Massachusetts. ... 1770 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

In December of 1774 the revolutionary government in Massachusetts named him a Brigadier General. He commanded Massachusetts forces during the last stage of the Battle of Lexington and Concord in April of 1775. As the Siege of Boston began Heath devoted himself to training the militia involved in the siege. In June that year, Massachusetts named him their Major General, and the Continental Congress made him a Brigadier General in the national army. The Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775 was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War and was described as the shot heard round the world in Emersons Concord Hymn. ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Siege of Boston (April 19, 1775 - March 17, 1776) was the opening phase of the active American Revolutionary War. ... The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The First Continental Congress met from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774. ...

In 1776 Heath participated in the defense of New York City, and was one of those who urged General Washington not to abandon the city. He saw action at the Battle of Long Island, the Battle of Harlem Heights, and the Battle of White Plains. In August, he was made a Major General in the Continental Army, and in November he was placed in command of forces in the Hudson River Highlands. This article is about the year 1776. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Big Apple, The Capital of the World[1], Gotham Location Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area    - City 1,214. ... This article is the current U.S. Collaboration of the Week. ... Combatants United States Britain Commanders George Washington, Israel Putnam William Howe, Charles Cornwallis, Henry Clinton Strength 11,000-13,000 (about 10,000 of which were militia ) 22,000 (including 9,000 Hessians) Casualties 312 dead, 1407 wounded, captured or missing 377 total (63 dead, 314 wounded or missing) The... The Battle of Harlem Heights was a skirmish in the New York Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. ... Battle of White Plains Historic Site Battle of White Plains Historic Site : George Washingtons HQ The Battle of White Plains was an inconclusive meeting on October 28, 1776 in the American Revolutionary War. ...

After this General Heath served in mainly background area commands. He was in charge of the Convention Army of John Burgoyne’s surrendered troops after the Battle of Saratoga. In 1780 he returned to command the Highland Department after Benedict Arnold’s treason. The Convention Army (1777-1783) were the British and allied troops captured after the Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolutionary War. ... John Burgoyne John Burgoyne (February 24, 1723 – August 4, 1792) was a British general during the American Revolutionary War, infamous for his arrogance, pompous attitude, and vanity. ... Combatants British 9th/Hill, 20th/Lynd, 21st/ Hamilton, 62nd/Ansthruter, Simon Fraser Hessians Major Generals V. Riedesel, 1st Brigade (Brunswickers) Brig. ... 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... The overall Continental Army of the American Revolutionary War was organized into six departments for command and administrative purposes. ... Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold (January 14, 1741 – June 14, 1801) was a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. ...

After the war, Heath was a member of the Massachusetts Convention that ratified the United States Constitution in 1788. He served in the state Senate 1791–1792, and as a Probate Court Judge. In 1800 he was elected the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, but declined the office. The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1800 (MDCCC) was an common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

He died at home in Roxbury on January 24, 1814 and was buried in the Forrest Hills Cemetery at Jamaica Plains, now a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. The town of Heath, Massachusetts is named in his honor. January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Flag Seal Nickname: City on a Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Solar System), Athens of America Location Location in Massachusetts Government Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas Menino (Dem) Geographical characteristics Area    - City 232. ... Heath is a town located in Franklin County, Massachusetts. ...