Mary draper revolutionary war portrait
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Mary draper revolutionary war portrait
Mary Draper
Not to be confused with early settler of western Virginia Mary Draper Ingles (1732–1810).
For the American astronomer, see Mary Anna Draper.
Mary Aldis Draper (April 4, 1719 – November 20, 1810) is known for the help she gave members of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Personal life
Mary Aldis, born April 4, 1719 in Dedham, Massachusetts,[1][a] was the daughter of Nathan Aldis and Mary Chickering. She married Abel Allen on March 26, 1739 in Boston, becoming Mary Allen,[2][4] and then later widow Allen.
On November 26, 1743, Mary Allen married Moses Draper (1721–1775),[6][7] becoming Mary Draper.
Mary draper revolutionary war portrait of jesus
The Drapers lived on a successful farm and dairy, which was on the border of Dedham and Roxbury. The house is in Roxbury, but she worshipped and frequented Dedham.[b] Moses died on January 21, 1775.[4]
Draper had one daughter and five sons.
At the time of the war, she