Mary Draper
Born on 1719
Died on 1810
Mrs. Draper was remembered with administration by those who knew her. The facts were communicated by a lady who was friend with Mary, and has often heard her relate particulars of the war. She was the wife of Captain Draper, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and lived on a farm. Mrs. Draper helped aid the soldiers during the American Revolution. Her house, which was always a home for the destitute while occupied by her, is yet standing, and is owned by one of her descendants. It was her abode to the age of one hundred years.
Died on 1810
Mrs. Draper was remembered with administration by those who knew her. The facts were communicated by a lady who was friend with Mary, and has often heard her relate particulars of the war. She was the wife of Captain Draper, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and lived on a farm. Mrs. Draper helped aid the soldiers during the American Revolution. Her house, which was always a home for the destitute while occupied by her, is yet standing, and is owned by one of her descendants. It was her abode to the age of one hundred years.
Ethan Allen
Born on January 21, 1738
Died on February 12, 1789
He is best known for the capture of Fort Ticonderoga at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War and his leadership of the Green Mountain Boys. He was also a Deist and philosopher. In 1775, Fort Ticonderoga was captured for the American Colonies by Ethan Allen. The fort is at a very strategic point at the southern tip of Lake Champlain, and had been in British hands since the Peace of Paris in 1763. At the time of the attack it was neither well-maintained nor well-guarded; furthermore the garrison had no idea that hostilities had broken out in Concord and Lexington.
Died on February 12, 1789
He is best known for the capture of Fort Ticonderoga at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War and his leadership of the Green Mountain Boys. He was also a Deist and philosopher. In 1775, Fort Ticonderoga was captured for the American Colonies by Ethan Allen. The fort is at a very strategic point at the southern tip of Lake Champlain, and had been in British hands since the Peace of Paris in 1763. At the time of the attack it was neither well-maintained nor well-guarded; furthermore the garrison had no idea that hostilities had broken out in Concord and Lexington.
George Washington
Born on February 22, 1732
Died on December 14, 1799
In June 1775, congress ordered General George Washington to take command of the Continental Army surrounding the British in Boston. Despite having little practical experience in managing large conventional armies, Washington proved to be a capable and strong leader. While he lost more battles than he won, George Washington utilized a winning strategy that included signal victories at the Battle of Trenton in 1776 and Yorktown in 1781. Washington’s greatest wartime legacy was his decision to surrender his commission to Congress, affirming the principle of civilian control of the military in the new United States.
Died on December 14, 1799
In June 1775, congress ordered General George Washington to take command of the Continental Army surrounding the British in Boston. Despite having little practical experience in managing large conventional armies, Washington proved to be a capable and strong leader. While he lost more battles than he won, George Washington utilized a winning strategy that included signal victories at the Battle of Trenton in 1776 and Yorktown in 1781. Washington’s greatest wartime legacy was his decision to surrender his commission to Congress, affirming the principle of civilian control of the military in the new United States.