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Martha
MCFARLANE
Born
9 September 1735
,
Alamance County, Crown Colony of North Carolina
Died
9 September 1820
,
Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
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Martha had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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m. John McGee
m. William Bell
Became a heroine in the American Revolution after encountering General Cornwallis and the British Army and collected valuable information for the American cause. legendsofamerica.com
m. William Bell
Became a heroine in the American Revolution after encountering General Cornwallis and the British Army and collected valuable information for the American cause. legendsofamerica.com
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Birth — 17359 September 1735
Alamance County, Crown Colony of North Carolina
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
Death — 18209 September 1820
Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
She died at the age of 85.
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Bell Welborn Cemetery, Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
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Carolina is from the Latin word for Charles (Carolus) honoring King Charles I of England (who made the original land grant in 1629). South Carolina was formed in 1729, when the Carolina colony was divided in two. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1729 - Crown Colony of Carolina
1729 - 1789 - Crown Colony of North Carolina
November 21, 1789 - North Carolina becomes 12th U.S. state
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