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Dick Pointer

d. 1827

American frontier hero

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About Dick Pointer

Dick Pointer was an American.

Dick Pointer (before 1778 – 1827) was an American frontier hero and an enslaved African. He is best known for his bravery in the defence of Fort Donnally, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, from a Shawnee attack in 1778. During the attack, he used a rifle to secure the front door against attackers. Some years later, Pointer spoke before the Virginia General Assembly, requesting his freedom in consideration for his act of bravery; he was emancipated in 1801. He died in 1827.

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Died
1827
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Who was Dick Pointer?

American frontier hero

When did Dick Pointer die?

Dick Pointer died in 1827.

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Dick Pointer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dick Pointer

· Wikidata: Q5273275

· DBpedia: Dick Pointer

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