Answer:A colonial named James Wilkins (who was loyal to the American Colonies) defected and joined the British Army. When Benjamin Martin's guerrilla campaign against the British starts to have a disastrous effect on their supply lines, Colonel Tavington goes to speak to Captain Wilkins and asks about Martin. He says, "Where would he hide his family?" Wilkins responds with, "His wife's sister owns a plantation." While it is not mentioned, Martin was probably tipped off that Tavington was looking for his family. Also, it could be that, given the success of the guerrilla campaign against the British, he knew his family would be in danger and went to move them to a safer location, as seen later in the film.
Answer: A colonial named James Wilkins (who was loyal to the American Colonies) defected and joined the British Army. When Benjamin Martin's guerrilla campaign against the British starts to have a disastrous effect on their supply lines, Colonel Tavington goes to speak to Captain Wilkins and asks about Martin. He says, "Where would he hide his family?" Wilkins responds with, "His wife's sister owns a plantation." While it is not mentioned, Martin was probably tipped off that Tavington was looking for his family. Also, it could be that, given the success of the guerrilla campaign against the British, he knew his family would be in danger and went to move them to a safer location, as seen later in the film.