Luke Day

Released In Exile
Date of birth:25. 07. 1743
Date of death:03. 05. 1801
Age:57† Deceased
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1700s
State:Massachusetts
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Biography

Revolutionary War veteran (captain, Massachusetts Continentals) and West Springfield, MA farmer; co-leader of Shays' Rebellion in the Connecticut River valley. Commanded the western wing of the rebel attempt to seize the Springfield Armory on January 25, 1787. After the rout, fled to Vermont and then New York to avoid capital prosecution. Pardoned with the other rebellion leaders.

Case

Charges: Treason; armed insurrection (Shays' Rebellion).
Arrested: Jan 26, 1787
Sentenced: Apr 1, 1787
Sentence: Death sentence in absentia; fled to Vermont; pardoned. Verdict as recorded: Yes (in absentia) — later pardoned.
Convicted: Yes

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