James Armstead

By carolinercook
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    American Revolution with James Armstead

  • French and Indian War

  • James Armstead Born

  • American Revolution begins

    If Armstead wasn't given the chance to become a spy, he would've stayed a slave.

  • Declaration of Independence

  • George Washington is sworn in

  • Stamp Tax

  • Victory at Yorktown

    Armstead gave useful information to the Americans that helped them win against the British.

  • American Revolutionary War Ends

  • Freed Slave

    James Armstead received emancipation and made "Lafayette" his last name in honor of General Lafayette for helping him.

  • New Changes

    Armstead was able to buy a farm and land to start a living. He became a farmer and started a life with his family.

  • Armstead Married

    Armstead was able to start a family in New Kent on his farm that he had been working on. He lived the rest of his life happily with his wife and children.

  • War of 1812

  • Trail of Tears

  • Armstead Dies