Revolutionary War Patriot. She earned the title of First Lady of Maryland for her success in aiding American troops during the war. The daughter of a wealthy family, she was born on her parent's estate, Mellwood Park, located in Prince George's County. Their home hosted many important guests, including George Washington. In 1771, Mary Digges was married at her family home to Thomas Sim Lee. They became the parents of eight children. Thomas would become the second Governor of Maryland, serving two terms in that position. He would also serve in the Continental Congress. Mary and her husband also founded St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Petersville, Maryland. During the Revolutionary War, General Washington sent word to Governor Lee, seeking help. He stated that the Continental Army was near collapse, suffering from shortages of food, clothing, supplies and operating funds. Governor Lee turned to his wife Mary for help. She responded by asking for help from the women of Maryland, initiating and organizing efforts in collecting money and other supplies. She also wrote to General Washington regarding the best uses of the supplies and money. General Washington sent Mary a letter thanking the women of Maryland for their patriotic work for the army.
Some additional information available for Melwood Plantation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melwood_Park
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=62919
Some additional information available for Melwood Plantation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melwood_Park
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=62919
Revolutionary War Patriot. She earned the title of First Lady of Maryland for her success in aiding American troops during the war. The daughter of a wealthy family, she was born on her parent's estate, Mellwood Park, located in Prince George's County. Their home hosted many important guests, including George Washington. In 1771, Mary Digges was married at her family home to Thomas Sim Lee. They became the parents of eight children. Thomas would become the second Governor of Maryland, serving two terms in that position. He would also serve in the Continental Congress. Mary and her husband also founded St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Petersville, Maryland. During the Revolutionary War, General Washington sent word to Governor Lee, seeking help. He stated that the Continental Army was near collapse, suffering from shortages of food, clothing, supplies and operating funds. Governor Lee turned to his wife Mary for help. She responded by asking for help from the women of Maryland, initiating and organizing efforts in collecting money and other supplies. She also wrote to General Washington regarding the best uses of the supplies and money. General Washington sent Mary a letter thanking the women of Maryland for their patriotic work for the army.
Some additional information available for Melwood Plantation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melwood_Park
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=62919
Some additional information available for Melwood Plantation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melwood_Park
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=62919
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