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Mary Draper
Not to be confused with early settler of western Virginia Mary Draper Ingles (1732–1810).
For the American astronomer, see Mary Anna Draper.
Mary Aldis Draper (April 4, 1719 – November 20, 1810) is known for the help she gave members of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Personal life
Mary Aldis, born April 4, 1719 in Dedham, Massachusetts,[1][a] was the daughter of Nathan Aldis and Mary Chickering. She married Abel Allen on March 26, 1739 in Boston, becoming Mary Allen,[2][4] and then later widow Allen. On November 26, 1743, Mary Allen married Moses Draper (1721–1775),[6][7] becoming Mary Draper. The Drapers lived on a successful farm and dairy, which was on the border of Dedham and Roxbury. The house is in Roxbury, but she worshipped and frequented Dedham.[b] Moses died on January 21, 1775.[4]
Draper had one daughter and five sons. At the time of the war Mary draper!