Essay On Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry was most famous for most of his accomplishments when he was older, but most people do not know about his childhood and how he came to be important in american history. When Henry was born in Studley, Virginia on may 29, 1736, he became John Henry and Sarah Syme’s 2nd child. Eventually Henry became the 2nd oldest out of nine children his family. During Henry’s childhood he was quite a musical child. Henry was a musical child because he knew how to play the fiddle and the flute. Also during around this time Henry received most of his schooling from his father, who had attended King’s College in Aberdeen. Henry also received some of his schooling from his uncle who was an Anglican minister. His father John was also a scottish-born planter. His mother was a young widow from a prominent gentry family.

Unlike his father, who immigrated from Scotland, his mother had strong roots in the region of Virginia. Henry also convinced his family members he would not be a farmer like everyone else. Because of Henry’s refusal his parents were forced to look for alternatives to keep him engaged in academics. At a fairly young age Henry realized he had a gift for public speaking. He became famous because of the forceful and and intelligent way he spoke that persuaded people to believe in, and act upon his beliefs. He used this gift to help bring about the American Revolution. Also because of this gift he was a leader in Virginia politics for thirty