Some Pennsylvania Women During the War of the Revolution

Some Pennsylvania Women During the War of the Revolution, Volume 1, is a detailed historical account of the women who supported the American Revolution. This biography collection focuses on nearly seventy women from Pennsylvania who provided critical food, clothing, and shelter to patriot soldiers. The text highlights the specific roles these women played during the conflict from 1775-1783, particularly their efforts to sustain the troops at Valley Forge.

Written as a tribute to the patriotism and self-denial of these figures, the book examines the lives of women at the end of the eighteenth century. This work of United States history and women's biography documents the family histories and characters of those who aided the revolutionary effort. It serves as a record of the essential contributions made by Pennsylvania women to the early history of the United States.