Lucy Flucker Knox

Lucy Flucker Knox was born in 1756 into the rich Flucker family of Massachusetts, Lucy married outside her social class, going against the wants of her family which was one of the most influential things she did. She married an army major named Henry Knox out of love, she rejected the norm and pursued her heart’s desires. Because of objections to their union, Lucy’s family disowned her. She nevertheless persevered, juggling the responsibilities of parenting and joining Henry in the army camps throughout the American Revolution. Henry and Lucy’s path was one of love. When Lucy and Henry set out on their perilous journey out of Boston in 1775 to support the American cause, Lucy sewed Henry’s weapons into her coat. Lucy was then separated from Henry while he was serving in the Continental Army. With Henry gone she became good friends with Martha Washington the wife of George Washington. Lucy also sent letters to Henry and her sister to whom she was close with. These letters showed the hardships that the war brought to families and relationships with loved ones during the American Revolution. Henry returns from the war; the couple has a total of 13 children but only 3 lived past childhood. After returning from the war henry dies shortly after in 1806.