John Stark

thumb| Major-General John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was an American military officer who served during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. He became known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777. Quotes Boys, aim at their waistbands. At the Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775) We beat them to-day, or Molly Stark's a widow! At the Battle of Bennington (August 16, 1777) "My boys, you see those red coats yonder, they must fall into our hands in 15 minutes, or Molly is a widow." Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography, vol. 5 (1888), pp. 652–3 External links Category:1728 births Category:1822 deaths Category:Military leaders from the United States Category:People from New Hampshire