Kate barry american revolution
Kate barry american revolution
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Kate Barry
American revolutionary heroine (1752–1823)
For the photographer and daughter of Jane Birkin, see Kate Barry (photographer).
Kate Barry | |
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| Born | Margaret Catherine Moore (1752-11-29)November 29, 1752 County Antrim, Ireland[a] |
| Died | September 29, 1823(1823-09-29) (aged 70) |
| Known for | Scout and guide during the American Revolutionary War |
| Spouse | Andrew Barry |
| Children | 11 |
| Parent(s) | Charles and Mary Moore |
Margaret Catherine Moore Berry (November 29, 1752 – September 29, 1823) operated as a scout and guide for Brigadier General Daniel Morgan during the American Revolutionary War.
Morgan learned that General Charles Cornwallis was preparing for a battle against the American patriots. With 600 soldiers, the patriots would be outnumbered by 1,000 British and loyalist soldiers. Morgan sent Barry on a mission to assemble more patriot soldiers.
She rode through the South Carolina backcountry to rally the militia, recruits, and S