Henshaw Chapter

The Henshaw Chapter meets in Worcester.

William Henshaw served under General Amherst in 1759 and was stationed at Fort Edward and Crown Point. In 1774 he was a member of the Provincial Congress which voted to enroll twelve thousand minute men. William became a commander of a regiment of minute men raised in Worcester County. In 1775 he was an assistant to General Gates during the Siege of Boston, and participated in the Battle of Long Island, August 1776. He was also in the battles of White Plains, Trenton and Princeton. The term Minutemen was coined by Col. William Henshaw, who said, "we must have companies of men ready to march on a minute's notice

Chapter Officers

The following members serve as officers in the chapter. Please see the Secretary for records and proceeding of the meeting.

Meeting Place and Times

The chaper meets at various locations in Worcester. Please contact an officer of the chapter for information on the next meeting and to be placed on the chapter's mailing list.