Patch, Sam

  • Posted on: 14 March 2016
  • By: cburd
Primary Name
First Name: 
Sam
Surname: 
Patch
Birth and Death
Birth Info
Birth Year: 
1807
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Death Info
Death Month: 
November
Death Day: 
13
Death Year: 
1829
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Relationships
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Marriage and Children Info
Biographical Information
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Biography: 
Sam Patch is often considered America's first daredevil. He was known for jumping off high platforms or waterfalls in New Jersey, Niagara Falls, and lastly the High Falls of the Genesee River. He died during his final jump in the Genesee River.
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