The Resume

(April 16, 1761-February 26, 1839)
Born in Fredericksburg (now Ludingtonville), New York
Daughter of militia captain Henry Ludington
Rode 40 miles through Putnam County, New York, to summon the militia to assemble for a defense of Danbury, Connecticut (April 26, 1777)

Why she might be annoying:

Despite her effort, the militia arrived too late to prevent the British from burning Danbury.
She is not as well remebered as Paul Revere.
Her name is spelled 'Sibbell' on her tombstone.

Why she might not be annoying:

She rode twice as far as Revere, over poorly marked trails and in the rain.
During the ride, she fended off a highwayman using her father's musket.
Although too late to save Danbury, the militia was able to join the force that harassed the British during their retreat to Long Island Sound.
She was congratulated on her heroism by General George Washington.

Credit: C. Fishel

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• Breeders [Have 5 or More Kids] (Ranked: 6)
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 37]
• I am on a U.S. Postage Stamp [H-L]
• Look at Me, I'm Mounted
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Profiles 31501-31750 (Ranked: 31528)
• Served in the American Revolution [1775-89]
• Tomboys

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 9.09% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 9.09% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 59 Votes: 45.76% Annoying