- March 6, 1809, 217 years ago — Death of Thomas Heyward Jr..
- March 6, 1724, 302 years ago — Birth of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
- March 7, 1707, 319 years ago — Birth of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- March 7, 1699, 327 years ago — Birth of Susanna Boylston Adams, mother of John Adams.
Catharine Greene
GREENE, Catharine, patriot, born in Rhode Island in 1755; died in Georgia in 1814.
She was the wife of Gen. Nathanael Greene, and shared his hardships during the Revolutionary war. After his death she managed their estate in Georgia and became known for her intelligence and hospitality.
She supported the work of Eli Whitney, who developed the cotton gin while staying at her plantation. Her encouragement and assistance were instrumental in the invention’s success.
Catharine Greene is remembered for her strength, generosity, and influence in early American society. Her legacy is tied to both the Revolution and the rise of American industry.
Source:
Wilson, James Grant, and John Fiske, eds. Appleton’s Cyclopædia of American Biography. New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1887. Patriot Echoes Archive
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