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A true heroine of the American Revolution, Nancy Hart was a larger-than-life personality who became a patriotic legend. Nancy Ann Morgan, was born in 1747 in North Carolina. Nancy was six feet tall with a muscular build and folklore describes her as having red hair, crossed eyes and a small pox scarred face.
by Edward St. Germain. Learn all about Nancy Hart and her role in the American Revolution.
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Aug 12, 2005 · Georgia’s most acclaimed female participant during the Revolutionary War (1775-83) was Nancy Hart. A devout patriot, Hart gained notoriety during the revolution for her determined efforts to rid the area of Tories, English soldiers, and British sympathizers.
Nancy Morgan Hart was a Revolutionary era woman who became an American legend as her story was shared and embellished in 19th century publications.
As the Revolutionary War unfolded, Nancy Hart swiftly stepped into the fray, showcasing unwavering dedication to the American cause. Her pivotal role emerged as she became a spy for the Patriots, undertaking the crucial task of gathering intelligence on British troop movements.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Jessica Bryant unpacks the legend of Georgia frontierswoman Nancy Hart, a fearless woman and devoted Patriot. Among the legendary figures of the American Revolution, there is another person, a woman, who stands out from the rest: Nancy Hart.
Georgia frontierswoman Nancy Morgan Hart was a legendary hero of the American Revolution who made it her mission to rid the Georgia territory of British Loyalists (Tories). According to various accounts, she captured six, killed one, and oversaw the hanging of five others. She also served as a spy. A good deal of folklore surrounds Hart’s story.
