26. The Loyal Nine Came Before The Sons Of Liberty
A group known as “The Loyal Nine” came before the Sons of Liberty. While no one is entirely sure if the Sons of Liberty formed because of The Loyal Nine, we do know that all members joined the Sons of Liberty. The Loyal Nine started in Boston and consisted of artisans and shopkeepers.
Two distillers, John Avery Jr, and Thomas Chase were members along with a cousin of Samuel Adams, Henry Bass. Benjamin Edes, printer of the Boston Gazette, ship captain Joseph Field, painter Thomas Crafts and braziers John Smith and Stephen Cleverly also became members. The last member was jewelry George Trott.
