Experts finally solve mystery of teenage Revolutionary War soldier 246 years after his death

The remains of a teenage Revolutionary War soldier have finally been identified — over 246 years after he was buried in an unmarked grave.

The discovery, which researchers believe is the first identification of a Revolutionary War soldier using DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, was announced in June.

Researchers at FHD Forensics used advanced DNA analysis and forensic genetic genealogy to identify the remains as Private John Pumphrey, a teenager who died at the Battle of Camden in South Carolina.