Start My Family Tree Welcome to Geni, home of the world's largest family tree.

Join Geni to explore your genealogy and family history in the World's Largest Family Tree.

American Patriots of African Descent

view all

Rev. James Robinson (1753 - 1868)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Eastern Shore, Maryland Wife: Curtilda Children: Alexander and Wesley Sr. Many Michiganders are probably unaware that one of if not the most distinguished African American Veterans of...
William Johnson, Rev War soldier (deceased)
Standing in Their Own Light: African American Patriots in the American Revolution by Judith L. Van Buskirk (Author), pages 16, 17, 18
Jack Coddington, Rev War soldier (deceased)
Slave of John Coddington Standing in Their Own Light: African American Patriots in the American Revolution by Judith L. Van Buskirk (Author)
Pvt Africa Burke, Rev War soldier (b. - 1781)
Slave of James Burke Private Africa Burke First Rhode Island Regiment "Standing in Their Own Light. African American Patriots in the American Revolution", by Judith L. Van Buskirk links
Prince Goodwin, Rev War soldier (1743 - 1821)
One of four black Revolutionary War veterans who lived at the Parting Ways settlement (aka New Guinea) in Plymouth. Enlisted, and spent only 3 months serving in the military. "Prince Goodwin ... was en...

This Project is UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The Patriots of African Descent monument was erected by the Michael Williams Stone and Bronze Memorial Marker Company.

The Monument Dedication occurred on June 19, 1993