Oldest John Doe Identified Through DNA

A Revolutionary War soldier buried in a shallow grave for over 200 years has been identified through DNA and genealogy — Private John Pumphrey, a teenage enlistee who fought in key battles including Camden, Valley Forge, and Morristown. His living descendants, initially skeptical due to their Quaker heritage, were stunned to learn their ancestor was an orphan who found family in the army. The discovery, made in South Carolina in 2022, marks the oldest John Doe ever identified via genetic genealogy — a hauntingly personal link to America’s founding era. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/445cc9ec4e14d39a