Joanna Troutman
American flag maker
Died when: 61 years 143 days (736 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
Joanna Troutman also Johanna Troutman (19 February 1818 – 23 July 1879) sewed a flag for a battalion of Georgia volunteers who were leaving to fight in the Texas Revolution, which became known as the Troutman flag, consisting of a five-pointed blue star and the words "Liberty or Death" on a white silk field.
On the reverse side was the Latin phrase UBI LIBERTAS HABITAT, IBI NOSTRA PATRIA EST which means "Where liberty dwells, there is our fatherland".
On 8 January 1836 the flag was raised at Velasco which is now part of modern Freeport, Texas.The original flag was badly damaged by accident and only shreds flew in battle.
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