Life of deborah sampson, the female soldier in the war of revolution. The secret soldier is a marvellous biography about a valiant woman named deborah sampson. In hebrew the same word is used for woman and wife, so we dont know for certain if deborah was a woman of lappidoth a place or wife of lappidoth a person 4. Disguised as a man, deborah sampson served admirably as a soldier in the continental army during the american revolutionary war 177583 and later gave speeches about her time in the military.
By the time when deborah was born, the family was not prominent. Deborah sampson is 67 years old today because deborahs birthday is on 01271953. The book was a quick read, easy to understand and she could glean a lot of useful information from it to create a 5minute monologue for her report presentation. The book provides a lot of details about the sampsons military service and investigative information about how she lived.
Late in october 1783, a youthful figure in an army uniform sailed down the hudson river in a sloop of war, took a packet to providence, and then started to. Deborah sampson was born in plympton, in plymouth county, in the colony of massachusetts on december 17, 1760. So, as alison leigh cowan reports for the new york times, historians were excited to stumble upon a diary, belonging to sampsons neighbor. Deborah sampson wanted to travel and have adventures, but since she had no money, the best way to do that was to join the army. I knew that because i have to do a report on deborah sampson. The story of deborah sampson literature unit book by ann. In 1782, as the revolutionary war was barreling toward its conclusion, a woman named deborah sampson disguised herself as a man, enlisted in the 4th massachusetts regiment under the name robert.
The women soldiers of the civil war engaged in combat, were wounded and taken prisoner, and were killed in action. Discover more about this military pioneer in this exclusive. William bradfords greatgranddaughter was the mother of deborah. Deborahs early years of life proved to be difficult ones. She wore a uniform and fought in several battles as a man before her gender was discovered. Deborah sampson s exposure to war and its consequences were established at a very young age which may have prompted her desire to become a soldier. Late in october 1783, a youthful figure in an army uniform sailed down the hudson river in a sloop of war, took a packet to providence, and then started to walk to stoughton. This book was about a girl named deborah sampson who had to leave her mother when she was young. This is the exciting true story of a woman who became a soldier during the american revolutionary war, by dressing and acting like a man. The pictorial sketch book of pennsylvania, or, its scenery, internal improvements, resources, and agriculture, populary described. Deborah sampson gannett december 17, 1760april 29, 1827 was one of the only women to serve in the army during the revolutionary war.
Before moving to deborahs current city of newnan, ga, deborah lived in west palm beach fl and delray beach fl. At the end of the book, the author tells you the parts that she added that were strictly fiction. S, therapy, counseling, las vegas, nv, 89120, pediatraic therapy, child therapist, marriage and family counseling, las vegas, nv. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates tpts content. Deborah sampson was born on december 17, 1760, in plympton, massachusetts. Fatherless deborah sampson has been sent away from home. Join facebook to connect with deborah sampson and others you may know. The girl who went to war by marilyn komechak for free with a 30 day free trial. In the late 1700s, there arent many choices for a young girl without a family. Diary sheds light on deborah sampson, who fought in the. Oct 21, 2019 deborah sampson gannett december 17, 1760april 29, 1827 was one of the only women to serve in the army during the revolutionary war. The story of deborah sampson pat frade follow this and additional works at. Her mother, deborah bradford sampson, was the granddaughter of the wellknown william bradford.
Jul 02, 2019 the woman who sneaked into george washingtons army. Research deborah sampson american revolution reference. Deborah sampson by pauline moody chapter 7 of sharon, massachusettsa history. Born on december 17, 1760 in plympton, massachusetts near plymouth, sampson was one of seven children to jonathan sampson. But by 1760, her father had abandoned the family and her struggling single mother had little choice but to send her away to a nearby family to work as an.
A rediscovered diary, now at the museum of the american revolution, sheds light on the life of. Jul 02, 2019 in 1782, as the revolutionary war was barreling toward its conclusion, a woman named deborah sampson disguised herself as a man, enlisted in the 4th massachusetts regiment under the name robert. Army continental congress cousin fuller deborah is shown deborah left deborah sampson deborah was born deborah was sent deborahs mother found deborahs secret december 17 declaration of. An address delivered in 1802 in various towns in massachusetts, rhode island and new york, boston, press of h. I read this little book years ago but read it again recently and found it an interesting account of a young woman, deborah sampson, who had a desire to travel and have a life of adventure. Both of sampson s parents were direct mayflower descendants. Deborah sampsons exposure to war and its consequences were established at a very young age which may have prompted her desire to become a soldier. The questions are listed by chapter and page number. Aug 28, 2019 the women soldiers of the civil war engaged in combat, were wounded and taken prisoner, and were killed in action. Sampsons political opinions and education, according to the book the.
Deborah sampson was born on december 17, 1760 in plymton, massechusetts. This novel study is on the secret soldier by ann mcgovern. At the age of 18, she joined the army, dressed like a man, and continued to serve in that capacity for a year and a half. Her family struggled to feed their seven children, so after her father was presumably lost at sea, her mother had to send. She was undoubtedly one of the most courageous and adventurous woman in america. Harold goodwin a brief biography of the woman who disguised herself as a man and joined the continental army during the revolutionary war. Deborah sampson was the most celebrated female veteran of the american revolution. Immediately download the deborah sampson summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching deborah sampson. Deborah sampson biography report by kendall youtube. She served 17 months in the army under the name robert. Feb 17, 2016 book report on a biography of deborah sampson by kendall in fourth grade.
Nov 12, 2008 deborah sampson was the most celebrated female veteran of the american revolution. They went to war strictly by choice, knowing the risks involved. Oct 28, 2015 best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of masquerade. Deborah sampson changed americas view on women from housewives to todays generation of women in the work field. The life and times of deborah sampson, continental soldier. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of masquerade. Deborah lived a childhood of poverty and while she was raised in plympton massachusetts.
Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Deborah sampson gannett december 17, 1760 april 29, 1827, better known as deborah sampson, was a woman who disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the continental army during the american revolutionary war. This bill directs the department of veterans affairs va to carry out a threeyear pilot program to assess the feasibility of peertopeer assistance for women veterans who are separating or newly separated from the armed forces, with emphasis placed on women who suffered servicerelated sexual trauma or who are at risk of. Deborah was definitely influential in womans evolution in economy. Deborah sampson wanted to travel and have adventures, but since. Deborah sampson lynn, 67 newnan, ga has court or arrest.
The reallife deborah sampsons experiences dressing as a man for two years to serve as a soldier during the revolutionary war form the. The woman who sneaked into george washingtons army the new. The woman who sneaked into george washingtons army the. Sampson was born in plympton, massachusetts on december 17, 1760 into a poor farming family. Sampson was severely wounded in battle and received an honorable discharge after her gender was. The birthplace of deborah was located in plympton, massachusetts. Reproduced by permission of the rhode island historical societywomen in military service memorial foundation. I can relate to this book because i know someone who is just like deborah in this story. Soldiers secret, by sheila solomon klass henry holt, march 2009 overall grade. Perhaps others viewed war as excitement and travel. She was also one of the first women to receive a pension for her military service and the first woman to go on a national lecture tour of the united states. Im deborah sampson goodreads meet your next favorite book. Other names that deborah uses includes debora l sampson, debra sampson, debora sampson, deborah l sampson and debra lynn sampson. Deborah sampson was determined to fight for her country and went to some pretty incredible measures to ensure she was able to do so.
In 1782, as the revolutionary war was barreling toward its conclusion, a woman named deborah sampson disguised herself as a man, enlisted in. Library of congress prints and photographs division washington, d. The life and times of deborah sampson, continental soldier written by vintage publishing. She is one of a small number of women with a documented record of military combat experience in that war. Women soldiers of the civil war, part 3 national archives. When deborah grew up she was a very important part of her country in fighting the revolutionary war. May 07, 2015 deborah sampson was determined to fight for her country and went to some pretty incredible measures to ensure she was able to do so. A story of early plymouth, was a runnerup for the 1969 national book award for childrens literature. Some, like budwin and hook, wished to be by the sides of their loved ones. Deborah sampson became a hero of the american revolution when she disguised herself as a man and joined the patriot forces. Sharon historical society sharon page images at hathitrust.
This offers a general overview of the book and discussion questions along all levels of blooms taxonomy. Deborah sampson is best known for disguising herself as a man to serve in the continental army from may 1782 to october 1783. Early life deborah sampson was born on the 17th of december, 1760 to jonathan and deborah bradford sampson. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. After disguising herself as a man and enlisting under the name robert shurtliff, she served for 18 months. Book report on a biography of deborah sampson by kendall in fourth grade. A rediscovered diary, now at the museum of the american revolution, sheds light on the life of deborah sampson, who fought in the continental.
Dec 16, 2018 american revolution deborah sampson of the fourth massachusetts regiment posted on december 16, 2018 by the historical diaries the american revolution was a time that people really stood up for their beliefs and took a stand for the things they felt to be right whether it was for the cause of patriotism or king george iii. Deborah sampson gannett december 17, 1760 april 29, 1827, better known as deborah sampson, was a massachusetts woman who disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the continental army during the american revolutionary war. At the age of 10, sampson became an articled servant. This book is a fabulous story of a youthful woman who was born impoverished, and was ent from house to house until she came of ge to be on her own. Jan 01, 2003 this book is amazing it help me for my history project thank and i love this book. Meet extraordinary women who dared to bring gender equality and other issues to the forefront. The secret soldier by ann mcgovern by t piper teachers. Deborah sampson became a hero of the american revolution when she. Her other books include, im deborah sampson, king of the dollhouse, dr. The secret soldier by ann mcgovern by t piper teachers pay. Patricia clapp was born in boston and attended the columbia university school of journalism.
Both of sampsons parents were direct mayflower descendants. Fatherless deborah sampson has been sent away from home because her mother is too poor and sick to take care of her, and so for ten years deborah works as a servant for deacon thomas and his family. She was the only woman to earn a full military pension for participation in the revolutionary army. Gannett, deborah sampson, 17601827 the online books page. Deborah sampson was a woman who disguised herself as a man and fought as a soldier in the continental army during the american revolution she was one of only a small number of women who fought in the revolutionary war and was later awarded a pension for her military service. The woman who sneaked into george washingtons army. In 1765 when deborah sampson is 5 years old, her mother sends her to. She is a member of fort worth writers, the fort worth poetry society, the poetry society of texas, the fort worth songwriters association, tuesday study group trinity episcopal church,national womens. Deborah sampson gannett gannett, deborah sampson, 17601827 books from the extended shelves. Her father died at sea, leaving her mother to care for six young children.