Americans of African descent in the Virginia Line Regiments: Who Were They?

Virginia had one of the largest enslaved populations, but many Virigina line regiments in the Continental Army enlisted men of African descent. Where did they come from?

Charlie Rosenberg 6/11/23 Charlie Rosenberg 6/11/23

A Tale of Two Veterans: Free and Enslaved

Men of African descent who served in the Massachusetts militia or enlisted in the Continental Army in 1775 came from a variety of circumstances. Two stark examples are Barzillai Lew (free) and Eden London (enslaved).

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Americans of African descent in the Virginia Line Regiments: Who Were They?

A Tale of Two Veterans: Free and Enslaved

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