~ 1738 - 1789
Ethan Allen (1738-1789) was an American military general, land speculator, and a prominent figure in the early days of the United States. He is best known for his leadership of the Green Mountain Boys during the American Revolutionary War and his role in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. Allen was also a key advocate for the rights of settlers in the New Hampshire Grants and played a significant part in the movement for Vermont's independence.