Mary Draper

Birth

• She was born on April 4, 1719.
• The name she was born with was Mary Alvis.

About Her Family

• She was widowed 2 times.
• She had 6 children in total.(1 girl 5 boys)
• Her oldest son joined the army, he was 36

Why She Is Important

• She made ammunition for the soldiers out of her own valuables.
• She made food for the soldiers daily.
• She provided shelter for the soldiers in her own house 
• She mostly helped in the Revolutionary war.

Interesting Facts

• In 1905 they built a fountain for her memorial.
• She has a coin with her face on it.

Death

• She died in 1810
• She was 92.
• She died of old age.

Bibliography

• www.revolutionary-war.net
• www.evi.com
• www.geocaching.com