Benjamin Banneker
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Benjamin Banneker was the son of Robert and Mary Bannaky. Benjamin was born in 1731. His grandfather was a slave from Africa and his grandmother was a indentured servant from England. When his granmother finished seven years in bondage, she bought a farm along with two slaves to help her take care of it. His grandmother, Mary Walsh, freed both slaves and married one, Bannaky. They had several childern, among them a daughter named Mary. As Mary Bannaky grew up, she bought a slave, Robert. They married and had several childern, including Benjamin. Benjamin Banneker grew up on the family farm. It was known as "Bannaky Springs" because of the fresh water springs on land...