Massachusetts

Sharper Freeman: From African Captivity to Freedom Through the American Revolution

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In This Article His Story Taken from Africa Enslaved in Massachusetts Fighting for Freedom A Second Enlistment The Name Freeman Recognition After the War From His Account Military Service Later Life & Burial Family & Descendants Original Sources & Historical Note His Story Sharper Freeman Born Africa; date and location unknown Died 1822 or 1833; … Read more

Martin Herrick: The Midnight Alarm Rider Who Became a Revolutionary War Surgeon

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In This Article His Story A Midnight Alarm in Massachusetts A Physician in Lynnfield From Physician to Army Surgeon A Surgeon at Sea A Life Remembered Through Pension Records From His Account Military Service Later Life & Burial Family & Descendants Original Sources & Historical Note His Story Martin Herrick Born 1747, Massachusetts (reported) Died … Read more