Samuel Adams was born on September 27, 1722 in Boston Massachusetts. He attended Harvard and received his masters degree in 1740. Samuel Adams fought in the American Revolution; it was a major part of his life. He led many fights such as the Townsend Acts, Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Adams was a member of the Second Continental Congress. He also was the governor of Massachusetts from 1794 to 1797. Samuel Adams was one of the men to sign the Declaration of Independence. Samuel Adams started a political party called the 'Country Party.' He died on October 2, 1803 in his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts.