Deborah Sampson
The American Heroine
1760-1827
This American heroine, named Deborah Sampson, was born December 1st 1760, in Plymton, Massachusetts. She died April 29, 1827, at the age of 66 due to Yellow Fever.
Double Idenity
Throughout the war she put her life on the line fighting for American's Independence, as she also feared that her true identity may be discovered.
While on a scouting party with other American soldiers, Deborah was shot in both the leg and the head. She believed she was going to die and the British army also believed her to be dead, as they left her body there.
Later on, another American soldier took her to the hospital. Her wounds were treated and she survived. The doctor, who tended to her wounds, found out that she really was a woman, though he decided to keep her secret.
Life After Service
Deborah Sampson, also known as Deborah Sampson Gannett, married Benjamin Gannett, the doctor's nephew. Deborah and her husband, Benjamin had three kids and a marriage lasting about 42 years.