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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.
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Revolutionary Housewife. The story of a general’s wife who dealt with the repercussions of the revolution for decades after its official end. Print Page. Catharine Littlefield Greene Miller. James Frothingham, Catharine Littlefield Greene Miller (1755-1814), wife of Nathanael Greene and Phineas Miller, and supporter of Eli Whitney, 1809.
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.
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Jul 27, 2004 · Catharine “Caty” Greene was the noted wife of Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene, the mother of five, and an active participant in events that occurred during the fight for American independence.
Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. 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). Source for information on Greene, Catharine ...
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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