Peter salem biography

Peter Salem (October 1, – Aug) [1] was an African-American from Massachusetts who served as a U.S. soldier in the American Revolutionary War. Born into slavery in Framingham, he was freed by a later master, Major Lawson Buckminster, to serve in the local militia. During the Revolutionary War, Salem fought alongside other Black Minutemen, including Titus Coburn, Salem Poor, and Seymour Burr. He fought during the opening engagements of the war at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
In early his first enslaver, Jeremiah Belknap, sold 25 year old Peter Salem to Major Lawson Buckminster, then commander of Framingham’s Minute Men. Maj. Buckminster emancipated Peter Salem.