John Gammell (1751-1823)

As hard times hit Boston in the 1760s, people stop moving to town and you have trouble finding carpentry work. You blame the British government
for the poor economy and join in public protests. Along with family members, you participate in the "Boston Tea Party" in 1773. You join the Continental Army, and your building skills are put to use in ousting the British Army from Boston. After the war you return to Boston, and you are eventually appointed as the collector for the tax on cows.