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A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA links him to living relatives

The article discusses the discovery of DNA linking a Revolutionary War soldier, John Pumphrey, who enlisted in the Continental Army as a teenager in 1777 and died in battle against the British in Camden, South Carolina, to his living descendants. This finding connects historical records with modern genetic research, offering new insights into the lives of those who served during the American Revolution.

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A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA links him to living relatives

The article discusses the discovery of DNA linking a Revolutionary War soldier, John Pumphrey, who enlisted in the Continental Army as a teenager in 1777 and died in battle against the British in Camden, South Carolina, to his living descendants. This finding connects historical records with modern genetic research, offering new insights into the lives of those who served during the American Revolution.

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