Deborah Moody
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| Gender | Female |
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| Date of birth | January 1,1586 |
| Born | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Died | 1659 |
| Parents | Walter Dunch |
| Deborah Pilkington | |
| Current partner | Sir Henry Moody, 1st Baronet |
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| ID | 4565156 |
Deborah Moody Life story
Deborah, Lady Moody is notable as the founder of Gravesend, Brooklyn, and is the only woman known to have started a village in colonial America. She was the first known female landowner in the New World. As a wealthy titled woman, she had unusual influence in New Netherland, where she was respected.