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James Armistead Lafayette

  • Birth

    Birth

    James Armistead was born into slavery in New Kent, Virginia
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    Joins army

    After getting permission from his master James went to the army.
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    Spy on Cornwallis

    He would relay information to General Lafayette about the British plans.
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    Battle of Yorktown

    He helped give information to General Lafayette, which helped them win the battle.
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    Gets grant to freedom

    With the recomendation of General Lafeyattte he was granted his freedom.
  • Death

    James Armistead Lafayette died a free man, in his farm around New Kent, Virginia.

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