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"This is a lovely tribute to a wonderful woman! I am so glad you wrote/sent this to your following. To add to her legacy, did you know that Bailey is the only non-contemporary author whose work is accepted by the Daughters of the American Revolution (and others) as evidence/proof of service by military/militia and civilian (including the women of the town) patriots from Andover during the American Revolution. The only work that comes close is the State of Massachusetts' Soldiers and Sailors of the American Revolution and its record of loan and food receipts. Baily was truly an Andover Treasure!"
Floyd, thank you for this article about Sarah Loring Bailey. I have used her book often in my research on Andover.
I use her book quite often as well. She deserves more recognition than history's given her.
We received this email from a History Buzz reader. Thanks so much for your note!
"This is a lovely tribute to a wonderful woman! I am so glad you wrote/sent this to your following. To add to her legacy, did you know that Bailey is the only non-contemporary author whose work is accepted by the Daughters of the American Revolution (and others) as evidence/proof of service by military/militia and civilian (including the women of the town) patriots from Andover during the American Revolution. The only work that comes close is the State of Massachusetts' Soldiers and Sailors of the American Revolution and its record of loan and food receipts. Baily was truly an Andover Treasure!"
I did not know that! Her research is very well done.
It's amazing how valuable women's contributions have been to make America great!