My brother Sam is dead. By Bryona Feb 9, 1775 The Parliament of Great Britian declares that Massachuetes is in rebellion. Period: Feb 9, 1775 to Jun 1, 1777 My brother Sam is dead. Jul 1, 1775 Sam steals the Brown Bess from his father. Nov 1, 1775 Tim tries to take the Brown Bess back from Sam. Dec 17, 1776 The cowboys capture Life. Jun 14, 1777 Life dies of a disease while in a British prison. Feb 16, 1779 Sam executed for falsey being convicted of stealing a cattle.