David Wooster — American Soldier born on March 02, 1710, died on December 30, 1777

David Wooster was an American general who served in the French and Indian War and in the American Revolutionary War. He died of wounds sustained during the Battle of Ridgefield, Connecticut. Cities, schools, and public places were named after him. He has been called "a largely forgotten hero of the Revolution.".. (wikipedia)

I am dying, but with a strong hope and persuasion that my country will gain her independence.
My life has ever been devoted to her service from my youth up, though never before in a cause like this - a cause for which I would most cheerfully risk and lay down my life.