Who was the first person who died in Lexington?

The first person known to have died in Lexington, Massachusetts, was a soldier named Samuel Whittemore. He was a veteran of the French and Indian War and was shot during the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775. Whittemore is notable for his age (he was 80 years old) and his remarkable resilience, as he survived the initial attack before ultimately succumbing to his injuries later.