Major General William Heath

Here lie the remains of

William Heath

A Major General of the Army of the American Revolution

Born in Roxbury March 2, 1737

A member of the Provincial Congress of 1774-5 and of the committee of correspondence and safety. He prepared his countrymen for the conflict by his pen and by his personal influence. Was present at the Battle of Lexington and issued the first general orders of the Revolution. Was in active service throughout the war was the trusted friend of Washington and was appointed by him to the command of all the posts on the Hudson after the treachery of Arnold. On the return of Peace, he held many positions of public trust and for the last twenty years of his life was a judge of probate for the county of Norfolk.