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13. His Father Was A Burglar And He Joined The Sons Of Liberty

Portrait of John Lamb. Wikimedia.

During his time, John Lamb became known as the son of a convicted burglar. Because of what his father did, many people believed Lamb would follow in his father’s footsteps. However, Lamb decided to take a different path and overcome his father’s criminal legacy by joining the Sons of Liberty. In fact, he became one of the organization’s leading members. 

Lamb’s leading role for the organization became that of a writer. He wrote articles and pamphlets that helped spread the word of the revolutionary cause. He also helped bring people into the Sons of Liberty organization through his work. 

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