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| Civilians |
| 1817-1901
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| Ohio |
| Hospital Administrator |
|
The only woman allowed in Sherman’s
camps became known simply as "Mother Bickerdyke"
to thousands of Union soldiers, famous for her ability
to bypass bureaucracy, scrounge together supplies, and
help run army field hospitals. Her talents ranged from
brewing coffee "for her boys" to assisting
in amputations. After the war ended, she moved on to
the courtroom as an attorney, helping Union veterans
with legal issues. |
