He was born in Massachusetts, and died in Massachusetts. He was a renowned blacksmith and deservedly so as he was known as the excellent goldsmith and everybody had his hand made goods. Paul made the first form of paper money for the colonists. Paul’s father died when he was 19, leaving him to provide for his mother and family. Anyone could’ve just walked away and he didn’t have to help at all, but he chose to help and take care of them. Also keep in mind that he was an apprentice at the time and probably wasn’t paid as much. This deed is a fantastic example of selflessness, a trait which