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Mother Batherick Captures British Soldiers

April 19, 1775

DateApril 19, 1775
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According to local tradition, an elderly woman known as Mother Batherick captured several exhausted and wounded British soldiers who had become separated from their column. Whether she held them at pitchfork-point or simply found them unable to continue, the story became a symbol of civilian participation in the day's events. The tale, likely embellished, captures how the entire community was drawn into the fighting.

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Experience "Mother" Batherick(Civilian)

Elderly woman who reportedly captured exhausted British soldiers.