WOMEN OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR - Mary Forsyth
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We don’t often think of women serving in the American Revolutionary War, but the records tell a different story.
A search of Fold3 military archives reveals Mary Forsyth, who enlisted in the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment—a rare and remarkable find.
Further evidence from FamilySearch Revolutionary War records shows that on 13 May 1776, Mary was paid for nursing a soldier in Captain Bayard’s company—a powerful reminder of the essential roles women played in supporting the war effort.
Though often overlooked, Mary Forsyth’s service shines a light on the quiet strength and dedication of women in the Forsyth family legacy.