Temperance Wick | |
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Born | October 30, 1758 |
Died | April 26, 1822 Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
Spouse | William Tuttle |
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Relatives | Wick family |
Temperance Wick (October 30, 1758 – April 26, 1822), also known as Tempe Wick and Tempe, was an American Revolutionary War heroine and the subject of many early American legends. She is traditionally regarded as an example of female patriotism in the early Republic, though many scholars and historians dispute the historical accuracy of the stories and traditions surrounding her life.