When was patrick henry born?
May 29, 1736. Patrick Henry was born in Hanover County, Virginia, on May 29, 1736. He was born on a tobacco plantation called Studley Farm. Patrick’s mother was named Sarah, and his father was named John. He had ten brothers and sisters. He was the second child. John Henry was a farmer, judge, surveyor, and soldier. Patrick studied at home and at school. The school was a one-room school house. His favorite subjects were mathematics and history. Patrick also liked to hunt and fish. When Patrick was eleven years old, he listened to a minister named Reverend Samuel Davies. Patrick thought Davies was a great speaker. Patrick was influenced by the way Davies would speak. He was speak softly, then shout, and then speak softly again. When Patrick was fifteen years old, he was a clerk in a country store. The next year, Patrick’s father opened a store for Patrick and his brother, William, to run. In October, 1754, Patrick married Sarah Shelton in the Shelton’s parlor. He was eighteen years old,
