Hammon Mary (c. 1633–?)

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Hammon Mary (c. 1633–?)

American colonial woman tried for lesbianism. Born in Massachusetts.

In 1649, as a citizen of Plymouth in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, was charged with "lude behavior upon a bed."; recorded as being 16 years old at the time, was acquitted of the charges.

See also Women in World History.

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