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Catharine ("Caty") Littlefield Greene (February 17, 1755 – September 2, 1814) was an American patriot who traveled to her husband, Continental Army General Nathanael Greene's, encampments during the American Revolutionary War. She entertained and comforted the soldiers, officers, and officer's wives.
Learn about the life of Catharine Littlefield Greene Miller, a Revolutionary War wife and widow who faced many challenges and triumphs. From Rhode Island to Georgia, she supported her husband Nathanael Greene, raised five children, and fought for his debts.
Jul 27, 2004 · Catharine Greene was the wife of Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene and a plantation owner in Georgia. She supported Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin and hosted George Washington at Mulberry Grove.
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Catharine Littlefield, the eldest daughter of John Littlefield and Phebe Ray, was born in New Shoreham, on Block Island, 1753. When very young, she came with her sister to reside in the family of Governor Greene, of Warwick, a lineal descendant of the founder of the family, whose wife was her aunt.
Greene, Catharine Littlefield (1755–1814) Renowned participant in the political society of Revolutionary America who, with Eli Whitney and Phineas Miller, invented the cotton gin. Name variations: Katherine or Catherine, and Caty (KAY-tee).
Catharine Littlefield Greene. Born February 17, 1755 (Block Island, Rhode Island) Died July 20, 1814 (Cumberland Island, Georgia) Businesswoman. Catharine "Caty" Littlefield Greene witnessed, and at times participated in, some of the most far-reaching events in American history through her marriage to General Nathanael Greene (1742–1786).
Catherine Greene was the devoted wife of Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene, the mother of five children and – possibly – the inventor of the cotton gin. She hadn’t planned any of it. Catherine Greene wanted a life of domestic comfort and security, but she got little of either.
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