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A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA links him to living relatives

A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA links him to living relatives
NPR News Tuesday 23 June 2026, 15:59 UTC By Scott Neuman 1 min read
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Continental Army soldier John Pumphrey enlisted as a teenager in 1777 and fought at significant battles before his death in action against the British in Camden, S.C.(Image credit: Jeffrey Collins)

Continental Army soldier John Pumphrey enlisted as a teenager in 1777 and fought at significant battles before his death in action against the British in Camden, S.C.

(Image credit: Jeffrey Collins)

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