How did Lydia Darragh die?

Answer 1

You've asked an unanswerable question it would seem. I've read at least 20 articles on Lydia Darragh. None of them mention how she died. Just where and when she died and what happened to her body.
So with that said, I would use my logic and say she died from natural causes. I'll tell you why. If she died from a serious illness or accident. Or even murder. Something that stands out. I believe there would be some mention of it. I hope that helps.
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This tells me she knew she was dying--

After her husband's death in 1786, she lived and kept a store in Philadelphia until she died December 28, 1789. Her will was dated two days earlier. Although disowned by the Society of Friends (Quaker) for neglecting to attend religious meetings, she was buried in their burial ground at Fourth and Arch Streets.
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This is interesting. Here's something published by the CIA stating the story of Lydia Darragh maybe nothing more than a legend.
"Family legend contributes the colorful but uncorroborated story of Lydia
Darragh and her listening post for eavesdropping on the British."
"The cover story she purportedly used to leave
Philadelphia-she was filling a flour sack at a nearby mill outside the
British lines because there was a flour shortage in the city-is
implausible because there was no shortage, and a lone woman would not have
been allowed to roam around at night, least of all in the area between the
armies."

Answer 2

Lydia Darragh

Answer 3

A woman who kept a secret from her husband. A woman with a conscience. A good description of Lydia Darragh. Lydia was a Quaker, someone whose religious beliefs prevented her from getting involved with the war. The British found this convenient, using her house for meetings. At one such meeting, Lydia overheard the British plan a surprise attack on General George Washington and his men at a nearby camp. She personally delivered the information to Washington's troop, turning a British victory into disappointment. But, how could she get involved if her religion forbade her doing so? Through prayer, she came to the conclusion that many would suffer and die if she did not act. This is another example of a woman getting involved where only a woman could.

Answer 4

Boudinot's telling of the story appears in his private journal. It differs from Ann Darragh's telling of the story in many details, particularly who transferred the message to Washington. Ann's account comes with a kicker, though. It was obvious to the British that the Americans had been well-prepared for their attack and further knew when they were coming. Somebody had leaked word and the British were looking for the source. Several suspects were questioned including Lydia Darragh. On December 9th, Major Andre, the spymaster who would recruit Benedict Arnold to the British side, knocked on Darragh's door once more. Andre asked Darragh if anyone had been up on the night of the 2nd. She told Andre that everyone had been asleep early. Andre believed her. He left saying, "One thing is certain the enemy had notice of our coming, were prepared for us, and we marched back like a parcel of fools. The walls must have ears." The Quaker housewife had outwitted the British spymaster.

Answer 5

Lydia Darrah

Answer 6

died December 28, 1789, Philadelphia, PA

Answer 7

Well i dont have anything to do with it...im totaly innocent!!!