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Anthropologists use DNA to identify remains of Revolutionary War soldier who died in 1780
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mark Richardson , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· July 3, 2026
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Key points Further details about the discovery are available from FOX 4 KDFW, including information about the soldier's death at the Battle of Camden in 1780. The soldier died in 1780, and through DNA analysis, researchers have been able to determine his identity.
Anthropologists have made a significant discovery using DNA technology. They have identified the remains of a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. The soldier died in 1780, and through DNA analysis, researchers have been able to determine his identity.
Relatives of the soldier have been informed of the discovery, and they now know the name of their ancestor who died over two centuries ago. The identification was made possible by advances in DNA technology, which allowed anthropologists to link the remains to the soldier's living relatives.
Further details about the discovery are available from FOX 4 KDFW, including information about the soldier's death at the Battle of Camden in 1780.
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Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) ·
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