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∙ 9y agoJames Armistead Lafayette was the first African-American spy. He was a spy for the colonists during the American Revolution. He was born in 1760 and died in 1830.
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Did James armistead Lafayette go to school?
James Armistead Lafayette go to school YES he didand just to tell you James Armistead is the same person as James Armistead Lafayette but James Armistead got that from his collage .
What kind of childhood did James Armistead have?
How was James Armistead's childhood
What is James armistead Lafayette mother name?
martha
What was James armistead childhood like?
I think it was terrible and all about slavery
What did James armistead do as a child?
James Armistead was a famous African American slave who lived in Virginia, Armistead sought and received permission from his master, William Armistead, to enlist underGen. Marquis de Lafayette, a French officer who joined George Washington's army during the American Revolution. Lafayette was seeking men to spy on British general Cornwallis and his army at Yorktown, Va. Impressed with Armistead's intelligence, Lafayette had Armistead pose as a laborer looking for work. He was hired at Cornwallis's camp and was able to relay information about Cornwallis's plans to Lafayette. Armistead also earned the trust of Cornwallis, who asked him to spy on the Americans. As a double agent, Armistead was able to move freely between both camps. He provided Lafayette with critical information that enabled the general to intercept Cornwallis's much-needed naval support and ultimately defeat Cornwallis at Yorktown in Oct. 1781, the decisive battle that ended the Revolution. After the war, Armistead returned to the Armistead plantation as a slave. He met with Lafayette in 1784, when the general visited the United States. He wrote a glowing recommendation for his former spy, which Armistead used when he petitioned the Virginia House of Delegates for freedom. He was finally freed on New Year's Day 1787. He assumed Lafayette as his surname and spent the rest of his life as a farmer in Virginia. Courtesy of ( INFOPLEASE.COM )
What date was James Armistead Lafayette was born and died?
James armistead was born on January 23,1741
Where was James Armistead Lafayette born?
James Armistead was born either in New Kent County, Virginia or Elizabeth City, Virginia.
Did James armistead Lafayette go to school?
James Armistead Lafayette go to school YES he didand just to tell you James Armistead is the same person as James Armistead Lafayette but James Armistead got that from his collage .
What kind of childhood did James Armistead have?
How was James Armistead's childhood
Is James armistead and James armistead Lafayette different?
No, they are the same.
When James armistead die?
James Armistead died on August 9th, 1830.
Who was James armistead slave owner?
William Armistead
When was Anthony Armistead born?
Elizabeth Armistead was born in 1750.
How old was James Armistead when he died?
James Armistead died on August 9th, 1830.
When was Armistead Rust born?
Armistead Rust was born in 1887.
When was Armistead Burt born?
Armistead Burt was born in 1802.
When was Rex Armistead born?
Rex Armistead was born in 1930.
