Edward Garrick

For the film designer and author/illustrator, see Edward Carrick.

Edward Garrick
Bornca. 1757
Boston, Province of Massachusetts, British America
DiedUnknown
Other namesEdward Gerrish, Edward Gerrich
OccupationWigmaker’s apprentice
Known forInstigating the Boston Massacre

Edward Garrick (spelled Gerrich[1] and occasionally Gerrish[2] according to some historical documents) was an American wigmaker's apprentice[1] and resident of Boston, Massachusetts, who is known for instigating the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Edward Garrick". Revolutionary Characters. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  2. ^ "Boston Massacre Historical Society". Bostonmassacre.net. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  3. ^ "Lost Youth Week Begins with Edward Garrick". Retrieved March 4, 2020.