Amanda Bailey
Amanda Bailey (1730 - unknown) was the innkeeper of Martha's Vineyard during the American Revolution.
Biography
Amanda was born in North Carolina in 1730, the oldest of a large family. When Amanda was 14 her mother died, leaving Amanda and her younger brothers and sisters to fend for themselves.
Amanda first met Robert Faulkner when she was a teenager. They sent letters to each other until Robert stopped when he went to join the Assassins.
Even though Faulkner had disappeared off the grid completely, Amanda still had hope that he was still alive. She set off to look for him. Her search was fruitless, though, and she eventually acquired a job at Martha's Vineyard - where she later purchased.
During the American Revolution Amanda was a spy for the Patriots. She was also responsible for setting up the first school in the area. Bailey also improved the docks near Martha's Vineyard to bring in more business for her inn.