People of the American Revolution

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People of the American Revolution

William Tryon -June 8, 1729 - Jan.. 27, 1778 -Governor of NC (1765-1771) -Wanted to land the tea in the Tea Act and store it at Fort George -Conspired to kidnap George Washington

Edmund Fanning -Arpil 24, 1739 - Feb. 28, 1818 -Protege of Tryon -Started the 'King's American Regiment' -Luitenant-Governor of Nova Scotia

Molly Pitcher -Actually Mary Hayes McCauley -Wife of William Hayes -Brought pitchers of water to the soldiers (Origin of the nickname) -Took her husband's place in battle when he got hurt

Deborah Sampson -Dec. 17, 1760 - April 29, 1827 -1st known American woman to impersonate a man and join the army -Claimed to be Robert Shurtliff -Shot twice in the thigh during her first battle -She removed one musket ball herself to keep her identity secret, and the other was to deep for her to reach, so it stayed there -General Wahsington honorably dischaged her from the service in 1783 after he was made aware of her identity