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Did you know… Kate Cumming?
23 Jul 2019

Did you know… Kate Cumming?

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Civil War, History Makers | 0

Kate Cumming was a proper Southern belle but bridled at the strictures placed upon women of her time, when nursing was not considered a respectable occupation for a woman. Kate was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1830. Her family emigrated … Continued

#civilwar, #civilwarnurse, #civilwarwomen
Did you know… Hannah Ropes?
11 Jun 2019

Did you know… Hannah Ropes?

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Civil War, History Makers | 0

Hannah Anderson Chandler was born on June 13, 1809, in New Gloucester, Maine. Hannah’s father was a wealthy attorney. She received an unusually good education for the times and learned from her parents that women were the equals of men. … Continued

#history #blog #civilwar #writingcommunity #nurse #civilwarmedicine
Did you know… the Woolsey Sisters?
29 May 2019

Did you know… the Woolsey Sisters?

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Civil War, History Makers | 2

During the early part of the Civil War, the Union was more particular about their nurses, and preferred males. After the First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run), they began taking almost anyone willing to work. Many society women on both … Continued

#civilwar #civilwarmedicine #blog #blogger #history, #history #blog #civilwar #writingcommunity #nurse
Did you know… Phoebe Pember?
20 May 2019

Did you know… Phoebe Pember?

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Civil War, History Makers | 0

Phoebe Pember((August 18, 1823 – March 4, 1913) was a South Carolina widow who became the head matron at Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond. Phoebe was born into a wealthy and prominent South Carolina Jewish family, the fourth of seven children. … Continued

#civilwar, #civilwarnurse, #civilwarwomen, #TheGreatDivide
Blind Nurse – Emily Parsons
14 May 2019

Blind Nurse – Emily Parsons

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Civil War, History Makers | 0

Did you know… Emily Elizabeth Parsons(March 28, 1824-May 19, 1880)? First in a series on Civil War Women Emily was a Civil War nurse who was blind in one eye, partially deaf, and had an ankle injury that pained her … Continued

#history #blog #civilwar #writingcommunity #nurse #civilwarmedicine
William Williams, Patriot
22 Apr 2019

William Williams, Patriot

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Revolutionary War, Founding Fathers, History Makers | 0

Did you know… William Williams (April 8, 1731-1811) ? Continuing series on signers of the Declaration of Independence William was born in Lebanon, Ct. to Rev. Solomon Williams and Mary Porter Williams. Lebanon was named for its elevation and cedar … Continued

#history #americanhistory #signersofthedeclaration #revolutionarywar #americanrevolution
Did you know… Martin Delany?
21 Mar 2019

Did you know… Martin Delany?

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: American Civil War, Black History, History Makers | 0

Martin Delaney ((May 6, 1812 – January 24, 1885) ? Doctor, major in the Union Army, newspaperman, advocate of African American rights.

#blackhistory #blog #bloggers

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