Henry Pelham



(February 14, 1749 - 1806)


 * Occupation
 * Artist


 * Class
 * Middling Sort


 * Political Views
 * Loyalist (4)


 * Allowed in the Old State House?
 * First Floor Only

"You are a multi-talented young man but fail to make your mark on Revolutionary Boston."


 * You come from an artistic family and follow in your step-brother’s footsteps as a portrait artist, but you remain in his shadow.


 * Paul Revere, a friend of yours, plagiarizes your print of the Boston Massacre, robbing you of the credit.


 * You are seen as a Loyalist because of family connections, making you a target of Patriot intimidation tactics.


 * You move to Britain and forge a career as a civil engineer, cartographer, and astronomer.


 * While overseeing a construction project, you tragically drown.

Social Network

 * John Singleton Copley, (step-brother)


 * Paul Revere, colleague and friend