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Also Known As Mary Ludwig • Mary Ludwig Hays McCauly • Mary McCauly • Mary Ludwig Hays
Born 1754
Died January 22, 1832 (aged 78) • Carlisle • Pennsylvania
Role In American Revolution • Battle of Monmouth

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