Who were Mary bowser's parents?

Mary Bowser was born to a free Black woman named Mary (often referred to as Mary Reed) and her father, who was a white man, though his identity remains less documented. Her mother was a prominent figure in the household, and her free status allowed Mary to receive an education, which was uncommon for African Americans at the time. Bowser's background played a significant role in her later work as a spy for the Union during the Civil War.