dec 17, 1760 - Deborah Sampson
Born In Plympton,
Massechustets
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Deborah Sampson was raised by friends and relatives until she was 10 years old, then became an indentured servant for the next eight years. At twenty, she briefly became a part-time teacher. She was described as a plain-featured woman who stood about 5' 9" tall. She was described as having a broad, non-feminine appearance that probably contributed to her success at pretending to be a man.
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