PATRICK K O’DONNELL: The untold story of America’s female Revolutionary sniper

Jemima Warner followed her husband into war. She didn’t know she’d take his place when he fell.

Jemima’s husband, James Warner, was an original member of the Continental Army and served in the 1st Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment. These crack-shot riflemen were among the best marksmen in Washington’s army. Many had been longhunters who lived and hunted beyond the Allegheny Mountains and often had to battle Native Americans. Their woodcraft, scouting skills and expert marksmanship helped pioneer...