Deborah Sampson by nicholas By leannenichols Dec 2, 1760 She was born. Period: Dec 2, 1760 to Dec 2, 1827 Deborah Sampson Dec 5, 1765 Deborah's mom and dad left her at the age of 5. Dec 5, 1768 She went to the Thomas's house. Dec 5, 1768 She begged Mr. Thomas to go to school. Dec 5, 1769 She sold her first lamb. Dec 5, 1770 Deborah is 10. The people are deciding to have war. Dec 5, 1773 She is 13 and they decided to not buy tea. Dec 5, 1774 She was 14 and they were going to starve. Dec 5, 1778 She was 18 and free. May 20, 1782 She joined the army. She's called "blooming boy". Dec 5, 1783 She was discharged from the army. Apr 29, 1827 Deborah died at the age of 67.