Revolution and Occupation
Mary Gardiner Thompson
Sagtikos Manor and the Gardiner connection
Mary Gardiner Thompson was Isaac Thompson's wife and part of the Gardiner connection at Sagtikos Manor. Town Historian material describes her at the beginning of the occupation as pregnant and "lying in," while also caring for a young child — which helps explain why Isaac may have been unable or unwilling to leave Sagtikos: his family's health and safety tied him to the house.
Why they matter
Mary Gardiner Thompson helps turn the Revolutionary story from a military account into a family and home-front one.
Connection to today
Her story helps visitors understand that occupation affected households, women, children, and family decisions — not only soldiers and officials.
Sources
- George J. Munkenbeck, "Isaac Thompson — A Man on a Tightrope."