It has been stated that she was cross-eyed and masculine." Then the speaker explained this.
From the notes of Barbara Johnson who transcribed the remarks: "The Hart Graveyard today is called Book Cemetery. Nancy's son, John HART, a Henderson County resident, is also buried in Book Cemetery.
"He served in the Revolutionary War with his father Benjamin, brothers Morgan and Thomas, and is listed as one of the Soldiers of Kettle Creek, Wilke's Dragoons.
"There is no substantial proof of kin to Boone or Daniel Morgan."
--DaCoot
Showing posts with label Nancy Hart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nancy Hart. Show all posts
Saturday, April 1, 2017
D.A.R.'s Monument Dedication for Nancy Hart-- Part 3
"Nancy Hart was first cousin of Daniel Boone, and was possessed with the same indomitable pioneer spirit. She was also of the same family as Gen. Daniel Morgan of New Jersey, being an own cousin of his. Gen. Morgan, with his militia, served through the Revolution, all through the history of the war was read:
"Washington sent for Gen. Morgan and his militia."
"Gen. Morgan received the thanks of the Nation and Congress awarded him a gold medal for his brilliant victory at Cowpens, in which the British were completely routed and pursued for twenty miles.
"No doubt had Nancy Morgan Hart been a man, she would have been in the front of battle. leading her men to victory or death, but being a woman she did 'her bit' in a different way."
--Cooter
"Washington sent for Gen. Morgan and his militia."
"Gen. Morgan received the thanks of the Nation and Congress awarded him a gold medal for his brilliant victory at Cowpens, in which the British were completely routed and pursued for twenty miles.
"No doubt had Nancy Morgan Hart been a man, she would have been in the front of battle. leading her men to victory or death, but being a woman she did 'her bit' in a different way."
--Cooter
The DAR's Monument Dedication for Nancy Hart-- Part 2: Her Descendants Still Living
"Her last years were spent in the home of her son, John Hart, on this very farm, in a stone's throw of where she so peacefully slept for over one hundred years.
"Her descendants in the Gen. Samuel Hopkins Chapter D.A.R. have the unique distinction of being descended, lineally, from a woman patriot; all others in our chapter are descended from men who performed some patriotic duty during the Revolution."
A great granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Dixon, 94, is still alive in Henderson.
A list was then read of 13 women who are or have been members of the D.A.R. chapter, including two members still living in Henderson and five others living in Kentucky. Others lived in Louisiana, Nevada, Nebraska, Chicago, Texas and California.
"Her descendants in the Gen. Samuel Hopkins Chapter D.A.R. have the unique distinction of being descended, lineally, from a woman patriot; all others in our chapter are descended from men who performed some patriotic duty during the Revolution."
A great granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Dixon, 94, is still alive in Henderson.
A list was then read of 13 women who are or have been members of the D.A.R. chapter, including two members still living in Henderson and five others living in Kentucky. Others lived in Louisiana, Nevada, Nebraska, Chicago, Texas and California.
Friday, March 31, 2017
The DAR's Nancy Hart Marker Dedication-- Part 1
From the Daughters of the American Revolution's rootsweb.ancestry site.
Tjhese were remarks made at the unveiling of to monument to Nancy Morgan Hart on October 12, 1930. Remarks made by Louise Rucker Trafton, Chapter Committee for Marking Historic Spots, General Samuel Hopkins Chapter DAR.
"Georgia, where she lived, in Elbert County, during the Revolution, and where her brave, patriotic deeds were performed, has honored her in many ways, by naming a D.A.R. Chapter for her, a State Highway and other memorials. Her name in that State is synonymous for patriotism and courage."
--Cooter
Tjhese were remarks made at the unveiling of to monument to Nancy Morgan Hart on October 12, 1930. Remarks made by Louise Rucker Trafton, Chapter Committee for Marking Historic Spots, General Samuel Hopkins Chapter DAR.
"Georgia, where she lived, in Elbert County, during the Revolution, and where her brave, patriotic deeds were performed, has honored her in many ways, by naming a D.A.R. Chapter for her, a State Highway and other memorials. Her name in that State is synonymous for patriotism and courage."
--Cooter
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Nancy Hart, Revolution Heroine-- Part 9: Locating Her Grave
Nancy Hart is buried in the Book Cemetery, sometimes called Hart-Book Cemetery, on Frog Island Road, south of Henderson, Kentucky.
It is south of Kentucky Highway 425 (Henderson Bypass). From 425, turn south on State Route 1299 and east on Schuette Lane.
Frog Island Road runs south from Schuette Lane to State Route 1299.
If on I-69 or US-41, you get off on the Kentucky-425 interchange.
For Nancy. --Cooter
It is south of Kentucky Highway 425 (Henderson Bypass). From 425, turn south on State Route 1299 and east on Schuette Lane.
Frog Island Road runs south from Schuette Lane to State Route 1299.
If on I-69 or US-41, you get off on the Kentucky-425 interchange.
For Nancy. --Cooter
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Nancy Hart, American Revolution Heroine-- Part 8: Another Famous Hart in Kentucky
More On her:
** Hart Graveyard on Frog Island Road, is ten miles south of Henderson, Kentucky. We just drove through there earlier this month coming back from Panama City Beach, Florida. Wish I'd known about her as I might just have taken a detour and looked for her grave.
** There is also a Hart County in Kentucky, which I thought might have been named for her, but it wasn't. It was named for Captain Nathaniel G.S. hart, a Kentucky militia officer in the War of 1812. he was wounded at the Battle of Frenchtown and died at the Massacre of the River Raisin in 1812.
I'll write about him more in my War of 1812 blog, Not So Forgotten.
** Hart Graveyard on Frog Island Road, is ten miles south of Henderson, Kentucky. We just drove through there earlier this month coming back from Panama City Beach, Florida. Wish I'd known about her as I might just have taken a detour and looked for her grave.
** There is also a Hart County in Kentucky, which I thought might have been named for her, but it wasn't. It was named for Captain Nathaniel G.S. hart, a Kentucky militia officer in the War of 1812. he was wounded at the Battle of Frenchtown and died at the Massacre of the River Raisin in 1812.
I'll write about him more in my War of 1812 blog, Not So Forgotten.
Monday, March 20, 2017
Nancy Hart, American Revolution Heroine-- Part 7: Some Confusion About Burial
Find-A-Grave.
She is buried in what is now called the Book Cemetery near Henderson, Kentucky. There are 82 internments listed there. She is not mentioned as an important person buried there, which is surprising.
I've also seen it called the Hart-Book Cemetery.
A lot of people with the Book family name (26 of them) are buried there. This land was probably initially owned by the Hart family and then the Book family took it over.
From Saving Graves site.
The Book Cemetery is privately owned by Steve Reed and neglected and overgrown. It is located near US Highway 60 on Frog Island Road.
Under a Hart Brook Cemetery in Henderson, Ky., I the oldest grave was that of Nancy Hart, died 1837, DAR. It also says this one is owned by Steve Reed and neglected with overgrown trees, ground cover and vines.
Another source mentioned that the Hart Graveyard is on Frog Island Road, ten miles from Henderson.
--Cooter
She is buried in what is now called the Book Cemetery near Henderson, Kentucky. There are 82 internments listed there. She is not mentioned as an important person buried there, which is surprising.
I've also seen it called the Hart-Book Cemetery.
A lot of people with the Book family name (26 of them) are buried there. This land was probably initially owned by the Hart family and then the Book family took it over.
From Saving Graves site.
The Book Cemetery is privately owned by Steve Reed and neglected and overgrown. It is located near US Highway 60 on Frog Island Road.
Under a Hart Brook Cemetery in Henderson, Ky., I the oldest grave was that of Nancy Hart, died 1837, DAR. It also says this one is owned by Steve Reed and neglected with overgrown trees, ground cover and vines.
Another source mentioned that the Hart Graveyard is on Frog Island Road, ten miles from Henderson.
--Cooter
Nancy Hart, American Revolution Heroine-- Part 6: Georgia. Historical Marker
HEROINE OF GEORGIA
NANCY HART
1 1/2 mile.
"On Wahatche (WarWoman) Creek, in Revolutionary times lived Nancy Morgan Hart, her husband, Benjamin, and their children. Six feet tall, masculine in strength and courage, Nancy Hart was a staunch patriot, a deadly shot, a skilled doctor, and good neighbor.
"A spy for the colonists, she is credited with capturing several Tories. Later, her son, John, and her family, she joined a wagon train to Henderson County, Kentucky, where she is buried.
"Hart County, the Nancy Hart Highway, and schools in Elbert and Hart Counties are named for her. A replica of her log home, with chimney stones from the original, is in Nancy Hart Park, 1 1/2 miles from here."
--Cooter
NANCY HART
1 1/2 mile.
"On Wahatche (WarWoman) Creek, in Revolutionary times lived Nancy Morgan Hart, her husband, Benjamin, and their children. Six feet tall, masculine in strength and courage, Nancy Hart was a staunch patriot, a deadly shot, a skilled doctor, and good neighbor.
"A spy for the colonists, she is credited with capturing several Tories. Later, her son, John, and her family, she joined a wagon train to Henderson County, Kentucky, where she is buried.
"Hart County, the Nancy Hart Highway, and schools in Elbert and Hart Counties are named for her. A replica of her log home, with chimney stones from the original, is in Nancy Hart Park, 1 1/2 miles from here."
--Cooter
Friday, March 17, 2017
Nancy Hart, American Revolution Heroine-- Part 5
From Find-A-Grave.
NANCY ANN MORGAN HART
1747-1840
One of 4 Harts buried in the Book Cemetery.
Her son, John Hart is buried there as well.
Her son Mark is buried in Mount Juliet Cemetery in Tennessee.
There is the Nancy Hart Highway established in 1928 through the efforts of the Georgia DAR. A marker stone was erected by the Stephen Heard Chapter DAR.
--DaCoot
NANCY ANN MORGAN HART
1747-1840
One of 4 Harts buried in the Book Cemetery.
Her son, John Hart is buried there as well.
Her son Mark is buried in Mount Juliet Cemetery in Tennessee.
There is the Nancy Hart Highway established in 1928 through the efforts of the Georgia DAR. A marker stone was erected by the Stephen Heard Chapter DAR.
--DaCoot
Nancy Hart, American Revolution Heroine-- Part 4
She is buried at the Hart Family Cemetery, near Henderson, Kentucky.
On the approximate site of the Hart cabin in Elbert County, the DAR has erected a replica cabin, its chimney using the stones from the original.
--Cooter
On the approximate site of the Hart cabin in Elbert County, the DAR has erected a replica cabin, its chimney using the stones from the original.
--Cooter
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Nancy Hart, American Revolution Heroine-- Part 3
Legacies:
** Hart County, Georgia named for her.
** Hart County's county seat is named Hartwell
** During the Civil War, a group of women called themselves the Nancy Harts after organizing a military group to defend selves after their men had gone off to war. This was in LaGrange, Georgia.
** Lake Hartwell and Hartwell Dam in Georgia.
** The Milledgeville, Georgia, chapter of the DAR is named after her.
** Nancy Hart Highway in Georgia. As of 1950, reportedly the only highway in the U.S. named after a woman. Georgia State Highway 77.
--Cooter
** Hart County, Georgia named for her.
** Hart County's county seat is named Hartwell
** During the Civil War, a group of women called themselves the Nancy Harts after organizing a military group to defend selves after their men had gone off to war. This was in LaGrange, Georgia.
** Lake Hartwell and Hartwell Dam in Georgia.
** The Milledgeville, Georgia, chapter of the DAR is named after her.
** Nancy Hart Highway in Georgia. As of 1950, reportedly the only highway in the U.S. named after a woman. Georgia State Highway 77.
--Cooter
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Nancy Hart, American Revolution Heroine-- Part 2: Killing Tories
It is believed she was born in North Carolina.
It is difficult to prove or disprove the accomplishments credited to her, however.
One of those accounts had 5 or 6 Tories coming to her house and demanding that she cook one of her turkeys for them. They placed their guns by the door and sat down and began drinking heavily and eating. While they were distracted, she pushed their guns out a hole and then grabbed one and confronted them.
One came at her and she shot him dead. She grabbed another gun and when a second one came at her, killed him as well. She held the remainder captive until her husband and neighbors arrived. Her husband wanted to kill them on the spot, but Nancy demanded that they be taken outside and hanged. They were hanged.
There are many other stories about her.
It is difficult to prove or disprove the accomplishments credited to her, however.
One of those accounts had 5 or 6 Tories coming to her house and demanding that she cook one of her turkeys for them. They placed their guns by the door and sat down and began drinking heavily and eating. While they were distracted, she pushed their guns out a hole and then grabbed one and confronted them.
One came at her and she shot him dead. She grabbed another gun and when a second one came at her, killed him as well. She held the remainder captive until her husband and neighbors arrived. Her husband wanted to kill them on the spot, but Nancy demanded that they be taken outside and hanged. They were hanged.
There are many other stories about her.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Nancy Hart, American Revolution Heroine-- Part 1
From Wikipedia.
I have been writing about a group of women from LaGrange, Georgia, called the Nancy harts during the Civil War who organized a military unit to defend their town while the men were away fighting. This has been in my Saw the Elephant Civil War Blog this past week.
I'd never heard of Nancy Hart, so good old Wikipedia to the rescue.
1735-1830
Rebel heroine of the American Revolution, noted for her exploits against Loyalists in the northeast Georgia backwoods. Reputedly outwitted Tory soldiers and killed some of them.
--More to Come. --Cooter
I have been writing about a group of women from LaGrange, Georgia, called the Nancy harts during the Civil War who organized a military unit to defend their town while the men were away fighting. This has been in my Saw the Elephant Civil War Blog this past week.
I'd never heard of Nancy Hart, so good old Wikipedia to the rescue.
1735-1830
Rebel heroine of the American Revolution, noted for her exploits against Loyalists in the northeast Georgia backwoods. Reputedly outwitted Tory soldiers and killed some of them.
--More to Come. --Cooter
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