James Armistead Lafayette was an enslaved African American spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He worked under General Lafayette as a spy, relaying intelligence about British troop movements and plans, which helped the Americans defeat the British at Yorktown in 1781. After the war, he was promised and granted freedom for his service.

1. history bookHome Profile Friends Inbox (1)SettingsLog outJames Armistead Lafayette WallInfoPhotos+What’s on your mind?284289534925MaleBirthday:1759-1830Hometown: New Kent Country, Virginia or Elisabeth City ,VirginiaRelationship Status:Personal InformationInterests / Hobbies:About Me: My name is James Armistead Lafayette. I am now an old ex-slave. My boos was General Lafayette during 1781.I worked as a slave during thePublished Works:Education and WorkSchools Attended:Occupation / Title: Joined the Continental Army as a spy under General Lafayette(slave owner)Location: I Relayed information about the British plans for troop deployment and about their armies. My intelligence reports esrionge were instrumental in helping to defeat the British at the surrender at Yorktown. At the end of the battle he was promised freedom.Occupation / Title: Free manLocation:Description:My Best Habit of Mind:View photos of me 142176511430InformationRelationship Status:Current City:Birthday:14217659525Friends<br />/,, <br />