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Margaret Corbin, 1751–1800, a heroine of the Revolution known as Captain Molly, fought at the Battle of Fort Washington in New York City. When her husband, John Corbin, was killed, she kept his field piece in action until she was severely wounded. Thereafter, by an Act of Congress, she received half the pay and allowances of “a soldier in the service.” She lived, died, and was buried on the Hudson River bank near the village called Highland Falls.
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