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DAR# A120623

The Lyman C. Draper Manuscripts include a letter written by William Martin, son of Joseph Martin, son - in - law to Nancy Ward, through daughter Elizabeth. Letter says that Bryant and Ann Ward (white wife) lived near his home on the Tugaloo River in 1793 - 1797. He states Bryant Ward had Married the notorious Nancy Ward and states "she was, as I think, one of the most superior women I have ever seen. (meaning apart from education,etc.) Bryant Ward and his family recognize Nancy and Elizabeth her daughter, for I have frequently seen her there; we then not living far from the Cherokee settlement."