Elizabeth, Grace & Rachel Martin

Elizabeth, Grace, and Rachel Martin were three women crucial to the success of the American Revolution. Elizabeth was a mother of nine with several sons in the Continental Army, and her daughter-in-law, Grace and Rachel, supported the Patriot cause by caring for wounded soldiers and operating from their home. During the war, their home was utilized for British occupation, as they frequented the house for refreshments and rest. When an opportunity arose to intercept the British and gain possession of papers, Grace and Rachel decided it was time to act. Armed and in Continental Army attire, Grace and Rachel attacked the British soldiers and collected their documents. At the house, Elizabeth was approached by the same British soldiers who claimed they were taken prisoner and robbed. The soldiers left the following day, unaware of Elizabeth’s involvement in the act. They then forwarded the vital documents to General Nathanael Greene, leading to the success of the American Revolution.