The Life of Deborah Sampson

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The Life of Deborah Sampson
By Haley C.
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Early Life

• Born in Plympton, Massachusetts, on December 17,
  1760
• Deborah enjoyed hanging out with the boys.
• Her dad died when she was 10 years old

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Adult Life

• Deborah was a teacher. She taught girls how to
  sew, read, and much more.

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Importance During Revolution

• In 1782, she disguised as a man. She took the
  name Robert Shurtliff.
• Her secret was out when she had a high fever.
• She was kicked out of the war.

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Later Years

• Deborah wrote a book about her experiences in the
  war.
• She married Benjamin Gannett. She had 3 children.
• In 1827, she died

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Sources

• Kennedy Website (Links)
• World Book Encyclopedia
• www.google.com