Sam Adams By VCA Will Sep 16, 1722 Sam Adams is born Oct 27, 1749 John gets married to Elizebeth Checkly May 31, 1757 Sams wife dies Oct 1, 1768 British soldiers are ready for war Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Oct 11, 1774 Americans are alarmed about war Apr 18, 1775 English soldiers look for Sam and John Hancock Sep 16, 1775 Samuels 53 Sep 17, 1775 John wrights about life Apr 27, 1776 America is desperate for independence Aug 27, 1790 Sams elected governor Apr 16, 1803 Sam dies