After the war, Salem Colby retired to Coit Mountain — a “colony” of free black families in Newport, NH.
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Peter Pomp: Revolutionary War Veteran
When we dig around in New England history, we often find slavery serving as an engine behind the scenes, powering the local mythology of small towns…
Peleg Runnels: Revolutionary War Veteran
1778: Enlisted in the 1st Rhode Island Regt. / “Absolutely made FREE & entitled to all wages.”
Prince Whipple: Revolutionary War Veteran
Served 2 enlistments while enslaved by a signer of the Declaration of Independence!
Caesar Wallace: Revolutionary War Veteran
Caesar Wallace served 3 enlistments in Mass. & NH regiments…
Paul Long: Revolutionary War Veteran
Paul Long (Rye, NH) escapes from slavery & serves in the Revolution…
