A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA links him to living relatives (opens original article in a new tab)

A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA has been linked to living relatives. John Pumphrey, a Continental Army soldier who died in battle in 1780, was identified through genetic testing.

• Revolutionary War soldier John Pumphrey's DNA linked to living relatives
• Pumphrey enlisted in the Continental Army in 1777
• Pumphrey died in action at Camden, S.C.