Abigail Minis | |
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 A portrait of the life of Abigail Minis, including a family portrait, a depiction of the Minis family tavern and her plantation | |
| Born | August 11, 1701 |
| Died | October 11, 1794 (aged 93) |
| Resting place | Mordecai Sheftall Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Landowner |
| Known for | Rebel support in the Revolutionary War |
| Spouse | Abraham Minis (c. 1730–1757; his death) |
| Children | Philip Minis |
Abigail Minis (August 11, 1701 – October 11, 1794) was a businesswoman and landowner, prominent in Savannah, Province of Georgia, during the American Revolutionary War. She was a European immigrant, along with her husband, Abraham Minis, to the newly settled colony of Savannah, in 1733. Despite their not knowing if they would be received, General James Oglethorpe, founder of the colony, allowed Minis and her family entry and granted them land.
Her financial support and hospitality to the rebel troops during the war meant she was considered a Revolutionary hero.
Descendants of the Minises have lived in Savannah ever since.[1]
- ^ Magazine, Savannah (26 April 2017). "Kindred Spirits". Savannah Magazine. Retrieved 1 April 2022.