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Deborah Sampson (1760-1827) was only 18 when she went to fight but was rejected by the general because of her sex. So she dressed as a man and was allowed in. Fighting under the alias Robert Shirtliff, she was wounded in 1782 but allowed to receive an honorable discharge in 1783. Nine years later, in 1792, she was granted payment for her service by the state of Massachusetts and governor John Hancock.

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How old was Deborah Sampson when she died?

67


Deborah Sampson date of death?

Deborah died when she was 66 years old.


When did Deborah Sampson's father leave her?

When she was almost 5 years old.


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Deborah Sampson Gannett never attended school, except to teach. She was self-educated as a child and had learned through several households she served in as an indentured servant.


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Deborah Sampson was born December 17, 1760. Her dad went off to become a sailor but died when his ship sank at sea. Others say he went to Maine and started a new family. Deborah's mom had to give Deborah to her cousin, Miss Fuller. But then she died and Deborah moved with old Mrs. Thatcher. After that a minister helped Deborah move to Deacon Thomas' house. There she was an indentured servant for 10 years. Save


How old was Deborah Sampson when she joined the Army?

Being born on December 17, 1760, she would have been 15 years old.


How old did people have to be to be in the Revolutionary War?

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What is Deborah Sampson's favorite food?

Deborah Sampson was a historical figure known for disguising herself as a man to fight in the American Revolutionary War. As a historical figure, it is not documented what her favorite food was. However, based on the limited information available about her life and the time period she lived in, it is possible that she may have enjoyed simple, traditional foods common in colonial America such as cornbread, stew, or apple pie.


What chores did Deborah Sampson have?

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