John Laurens

John Laurens was an American soldier and statesman from South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, best known for his efforts to help recruit slaves to fight for their freedom as U.S. soldiers. Born: October 28, 1754, Charleston, South Carolina, United States Died: August 27, 1782 (age 27 years), South Carolina, United States Children: Frances Eleanor Laurens Spouse: Martha Laurens (m. 1776–1781) Siblings: James Laurens, Martha Laurens Ramsay, Mary Eleanor Laurens Pinckney · See more Parents: Henry Laurens, Eleanor Ball