Shays
Shays is a surname. In American history, it is most closely associated with Daniel Shays, a farmer and veteran who led Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts in 1786–1787.
Shays' Rebellion was an armed uprising by indebted farmers and former Continental Army soldiers who protested
The rebellion was eventually suppressed by state militia. It contributed to the debate over creating a stronger
Today, the surname Shays continues to be carried by individuals and families unrelated to the rebellion.
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