Catharine “Caty” Littlefield Greene Miller Part 2: The Cotton Gin

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Tales from the Hearth Podcast

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Catharine "Caty" Littlefield Greene Miller was a remarkable woman—the vivacious wife of Revolutionary War Major General Nathanael Greene, friend to the Washingtons, and business partner of Eli Whitney. She battled many issues: gossip, criticism, fighting with her husband, losing children, depression, drinking, and financial instability.  She could also be the uncredited co-inventor of the cotton gin! She participated in many love triangles and even braved rumors of adultery. Join us for Part 2 of her tale.