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Wall Builders: A Black Patriot: Wentworth Cheswell (1746 1817)

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A brief biography of Light Horse Volunteer, Wentworth Cheswell, who was a black patriot during the American Revolution. Cheswell played several roles including archaeologist and is thought to be the first black elected to a public office.

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black patriot, american revolution, light horse volunteer, revolutionary war, wallbuilders: david barton: a black patriot: wentworth cheswell (1746-1817), wentworth cheswell, wentworth cheswill, wentworth chiswell, the american revolution (1775-1783)
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