Lydia Darragh
Lydia was a Quaker, someone whose religious beliefs prevented her from getting involved with the war. She lived in Philadelphia during a time when the British controlled the city. The British used her house to hold rendezvouses. The next morning, December 4th, she pretended she needed to go to the flour mill to get flour but then she deserted towards Washington's camp and walked several miles in the snow. When she saw an officer she told him of what she had heard the night before. The soldiers used this information to prepare for the battle and defeat the British. She attempted treason against her religion for doing this, but in prayer she came to the conclusion that many would suffer and die if she didn't. She was a patriotic espionage.
Life Before the American Revolution
Lydia was born sometime in the year of 1728. She died December 28, 1789 at the age of 61. She was born in Dublin, Ireland and immigrated to America in1753 shortly after her marriage. She was 24 years old when she married William Darragh. She gave birth to nine children and four died as babies. Her other five children lived through their childhood and her daughter Ann went on to tell her mother's story. Her son, Chars
Lydia didn't do much besides this in her life, but this was very important.
Lydia
Lydia didn't do much besides this in her life, but this was very important.
Lydia
Lydia is telling one of Washington's soldiers that she overheard the British planning a surprise attack on them. She walked several miles in the snow heading towards the Rising Sun Tavern, which was north of the city. She ran into Thomas Craig, who delivered the message to General Washington.