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Jeff Tiedrich's avatar

the only reason I know about Sybil Ludington is because about six miles from my house are historical markers along the path of her ride

https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=22592

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Susan Keefer's avatar

Strange that I was never taught about Sybil Ludington in history class. 🤔🙄

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longtimebirdwatcher's avatar

Maybe you don't live where she was a legend. In New Jersey we read about Molly Pitcher.

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Lynn Van Haren's avatar

Really? I went to school in NJ & never heard of Sybil. We did learn about Paul Revere, though. I think my history lessons were very whitewashed- all white, important men & manifest destiny & all that crap

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longtimebirdwatcher's avatar

In the Fifties or early Sixties we learned about Molly Pitcher at the battle of Monmouth. My dad used to read The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Longfellow to us the night before, April 18. My son was born April 19, so I read it to him the night before his birthday.

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Susan Keefer's avatar

I was taught about Molly Pitcher, but nothing about Sybil.

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Diane Kempf's avatar

It was so interesting to read about her. Thanks for sharing!!

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Lynn Van Haren's avatar

Sybil’s ride is not something I learned about in school

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Kristy Kanen's avatar

Because she's female.

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Elle's avatar

There was also Deborah Sampson Gannett, who disguised herself as a man and enlisted under the name Robert Shurtliff. She was a combat veteran in the American Revolution. Fought under the command of George Washington. Was wounded in battle. Wasn't until she contracted typhoid fever that she was found out, though, and she was actually granted an honorable discharge.

Paul Revere personally supported her petition to Congress to grant her the pension owed to her as a veteran. Fairly well-documented historical records.

She's also the official heroine of the State of Massachusetts.

She's of particular interest to me because she and I are cousins, as descendants of Governor William Bradford.

Deborah Sampson was my third cousin, seven times removed: she was a 2nd great-granddaughter. I'm a 9th great-granddaughter.

Deborah Sampson Gannett is buried about 1.5 miles from my home. This time of year, I regularly cut flowers from my garden and leave them at her grave.

She was an absolute badass, and I have a tremendous amount of respect for her.

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