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Salem Poor

1742 – 1780

Andover, Massachusetts Bay.

An African American soldier who purchased his freedom and fought at Bunker Hill. His bravery was so distinguished that fourteen officers petitioned the Massachusetts legislature on his behalf,…

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An African American soldier who purchased his freedom and fought at Bunker Hill. His bravery was so distinguished that fourteen officers petitioned the Massachusetts legislature on his behalf, calling him a "brave and gallant soldier" *The Dates of birth and death are approximate*

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