16. Marinus Willett Became The Leader For The New York Sons Of Liberty Chapter
People knew Marinus Willett as a reckless street brawler before the organization of the Sons of Liberty. He became open about his beliefs when it came to American independence and jumped on the bandwagon for opening a chapter in New York for the Sons of Liberty.
He became the leader of this chapter and assembled several men to organize protests against British actions. In one of the demonstrations, Willett and his men captured several British storehouses. Once the Revolutionary War started, Willett left his post in New York and joined the New York Regiment.
