Joe Menkevich provided these links to more information about the Lydia Darragh story. The story of Captain McClane is especially interesting. The link to his story is here.
Capt. Allan McLane is a notable and interesting
character. He was so popular and interesting that
Peale painted his portrait.Encounter between Capt. Allan McLane and a British
dragoon at Frankfort, near Philadelphia. Painting by
James Peale. 111-SC-91311. (revolutionary_war_039.jpg)
Free black & white Download here. Color here.