James Robinson (soldier, born 1753)
Rev. James Robinson | |
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| Birth name | James Robinson |
| Nickname | Old Father Robinson |
| Born | March 21, 1753 |
| Died | March 27, 1868 (aged 115) |
| Buried | Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit 42°20′50″N 83°01′02″W / 42.3472486°N 83.0171011°W |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Continental Army (Revolution) United States Army (War of 1812) |
| Rank | Private |
| Conflicts | American Revolutionary War • Battle of Brandywine • Siege of Yorktown War of 1812 • Battle of New Orleans |
| Awards | Gold Medal of Valor ( Kingdom of France) |
| Spouse | Curtilda |
| Children | Alexander, Wesley Sr. |
Rev. James Robinson (March 21, 1753 – March 27, 1868) was an American preacher and soldier. Born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland into bondage on March 21, 1753, his enslaver was Francis De Shields. Robinson served under the General Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette and would become a significant African American soldier in the American Revolutionary War.