- 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.
Mary Draper
DRAPER, Mary, patriot, born in Dedham, Mass., in 1719; died there in 1810.
She was the widow of a Revolutionary soldier, and during the war rendered valuable service to the cause of independence. She melted her pewter dishes into bullets, gave food and clothing to soldiers, and converted her home into a supply station for the Continental army.
Her efforts were widely recognized, and she became a symbol of female patriotism and sacrifice. Though advanced in years, she worked tirelessly to support the troops and inspire others in her community.
Mary Draper’s name is remembered among the heroines of the Revolution for her devotion and generosity.
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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