Deborah+Sampson

Deborah  Sampson By: Mandi

Deborah Sampson was born on December 17, 1760 in Massachusetts colonies. When she heard that General George Washington needed men for his Continental Army, she felt like she needed to serve her country. She wasn't only a servant, a farmer, and a teacher, She was also a true patriot. She dressed in men's clothing and marched more than 50 miles to Worcester, Massachusetts, where she could sign up to join Washington's army without being physically examined. She used the fake name, Robert Shurtleff, to sign up with. In 1782, she was named a soldier in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Unfortunately, in one of the battles Sampson fought, she got shot in the leg. Even though she was hurt, she kept on fighting. Then, when no one was around, using her penknife and needle, she got the bullet out of her leg to avoid examination. But in 1783, Deborah Sampson got very sick and was unconscious with a high fever. When the doctor examined her, he discovered that she was a woman. Deborah Sampson was taken out of Washington's army with honor in 1783. After she was taken out of the army, she lived 44 more years and then died in 1827. We will always remember Deborah Sampson as a true patriot and a brave hero.