Maryland Revolutionary War soldier’s remains identified in South Carolina

A Texas-based forensics company has solved a vexing mystery, identifying the long-buried remains of a Revolutionary War soldier found in South Carolina — who turned out to be a teenager from Anne Arundel County.

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 21, 2026

Words: 1,303

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A Texas-based forensics company has solved a vexing mystery, identifying the long-buried remains of a Revolutionary War soldier — who turned out to be a teenager from Anne Arundel County.

And in his home county Thursday, surrounded by a host of his descendants, they told his story.

John Pumphrey was between 13 and 15 years old when he joined the 7th Maryland regiment of the Continental Army to fight British troops. He fell at South …

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