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'''Elizabeth Burgin''' (before 1760 – January 1801 or after) was an American patriot during the American Revolutionary War who helped over 200 prisoners of war escape British prison ships. She worked with George Higday of the Culper Spy Ring, and after he was caught by the British, Major General James Pattison ordered his capture. Burgin went into hiding and did not see her children for weeks. She lost her home and possessions and struggled until she was awarded an annuity with George Washington's assistance. In a letter to the Continental Congress, she stated those who attest to her service include "many of our own officers who have returned from captivity" due to her missions

'''Elizabeth Burgin''' (before 1760 – January 1801 or after) was an American patriot during the [[American Revolutionary War]] who helped over 200 [[prisoners of war]] escape British [[prison ships]]. She worked with George Higday of the [[Culper Spy Ring]], and after he was caught by the British, Major General [[James Pattison (British Army officer)|James Pattison]] ordered her capture. Burgin went into hiding and did not see her children for weeks. She lost her home and possessions and struggled until she was awarded an annuity with [[George Washington]]'s assistance. In a letter to the [[Continental Congress]], he stated those who attest to her service include "many of our own officers who have returned from captivity" due to her missions.

== Background ==

== Background ==