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Lydia Darragh was born in
Ireland.She married William Darragh in 1753 they had emigrated to Philadelphia where she became known
as a nurse and midwife.Lydia
Darragh had shared alot in common with Besty Ross. She whose religious beliefs had prevented her from getting her involved
in the war .The British had used her house hold to hold meetings.Lydia had over heard one day when the Britsh were holding
a meeting at her house hold that they were going to plan a suprise attack on George Washignton and his troops on a nearby
base .She personally had told George Washington what the British were up to.She died on December 28,1789.
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