James Brewer (1742-1806)

Like your father before you, you make pulleys and pumps for ships.
On the night of the Boston Massacre you are one of hundreds of people who pour out into the street and witness the historic event.
When ships bearing controversial British Tea arrive in 1773, you are among those who volunteer to guard
the ships night and day to make sure they are not unloaded.
During the war you are arrested by the British but
are freed in a prisoner exchange. It is possible that you were acting as a spy.