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Rev. James Robinson (1753 - 1868)

"James Robinson", "Old Father Robinson"

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...

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Rev. James Robinson (1753 - 1868)

"James Robinson", "Old Father Robinson"

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...

2/3/2023

Standing in Their Own Light: African American Patriots in the American Revolution by Judith L. Van Buskirk (Author), pages 16, 17, 18

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Standing in Their Own Light: African American Patriots in the American Revolution by Judith L. Van Buskirk (Author), pages 16, 17, 18

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Slave of John Coddington Standing in Their Own Light: African American Patriots in the American Revolution by Judith L. Van Buskirk (Author)

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Slave of John Coddington Standing in Their Own Light: African American Patriots in the American Revolution by Judith L. Van Buskirk (Author)

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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

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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

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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...

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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...

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: Biography Quamony Quash (born 1760) was the son of Quash Quando, who had been kidnapped in West Africa (possibly Ghana) and purchased as a slave in Boston by Dr. Lazarus LeBaron of Plymouth, MA Dr. ...

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: Biography Quamony Quash (born 1760) was the son of Quash Quando, who had been kidnapped in West Africa (possibly Ghana) and purchased as a slave in Boston by Dr. Lazarus LeBaron of Plymouth, MA Dr. ...

1/21/2023

One of four black Revolutionary War veterans who lived at the Parting Ways settlement (aka New Guinea) in Plymouth. 1790 US Census shows Cato Howe living in a household of 2 "other free persons" in Ply...

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One of four black Revolutionary War veterans who lived at the Parting Ways settlement (aka New Guinea) in Plymouth. 1790 US Census shows Cato Howe living in a household of 2 "other free persons" in Ply...

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His death in the Boston Massacre is considered to be the first Patriot fatality of the American Revolutionary War. His last name, "Attucks," is of Indigenous origin, deriving from the Natick word for...

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His death in the Boston Massacre is considered to be the first Patriot fatality of the American Revolutionary War. His last name, "Attucks," is of Indigenous origin, deriving from the Natick word for...

1/21/2023

Plato Turner, Rev War soldier MP (c.1751 - 1819)

Private Plato Turner served with 3rd Continental Regiment, Continental Army during the American Revolution. Plato Turner, held in slavery before the war, enlisted with the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment in...

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Plato Turner, Rev War soldier MP (c.1751 - 1819)

Private Plato Turner served with 3rd Continental Regiment, Continental Army during the American Revolution. Plato Turner, held in slavery before the war, enlisted with the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment in...

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