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One of the many female Revolutionary War heroes who has been shrouded in myth and legend, the story of Deborah Sampson sticks out as one of the more interesting.

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Female Revolutionary War Heroes: Deborah Sampson

Deborah Sampson was born in Plympton Massachusessts in December 1760. The oldest of seven children, she grew up poor, and after being abandoned by her father, she became an indentured servant. Read more

Molly Pitcher was said to have fought at the Battle of Monmouth, but she may have been a persona created from numerous sources.

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Female Revolutionary War Heroes: ‘Molly Pitcher’

One of the more obscure and contestable female Revolutionary War heroes, Molly Pitcher was said to have fought in the Battle of Monmouth. Read more

Margaret Corbin quickly took over loading and firing her husband's cannon after he was shot and killed at Fort Washington.

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Female Revolutionary War Heroes: Margaret Corbin

One of the more prominent female Revolutionary War heroes was Margaret Corbin.

Corbin’s parents were both killed by Indian raiders when she was only five. Read more

In addition to the Founding Fathers, there were numerous female Revolutionary War heroes who contributed substantially to the fight for independence, like Martha Washington.

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Female Revolutionary War Heroes: the Front Lines and at Home

by Mike Haskew Martha Custis Washington: General’s Wife and First Lady

Martha Custis Washington, wife of General George Washington, came to the winter quarters of her husband’s army each winter of the Revolutionary War. Read more

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