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Hannah White Arnett

Hannah White Arnett (January 15, 1733 – January 10, 1823) was a Colonial American woman who is known for preventing a group of men in Elizabethtown, Province of New Jersey (now Elizabeth) from proclaiming their loyalty to Great Britain in exchange for "protection of life and property." Discouraged, the men decided not to accept amnesty. She stated why it was important to remain devoted to independence and they changed their minds.

The Daughters of the American Revolution was organized when she could not be honored by the Sons of the American Revolution. A chapter was formed in her name and a memorial to her and other patriots was erected in the cemetery of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Provided by Wikipedia