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James Robinson

1753–1868

United States

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Rev. James Robinson (March 21, 1753 – March 27, 1868) was an American preacher and soldier who served during the American Revolutionary War. Born into slavery on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 1753, Robinson later became a minister and was remembered for his military service during the Revolutionary War.

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