Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of women disguised themselves as men and served in the Civil War. I present research, both previously published along with new discoveries, to document the lives and trials of these extraordinary women.
Friday, July 15, 2016
Dora
No, not the explorer.
Dora of the Cumberland; although, she did some exploring as a Union spy, sometimes in male clothing, sometimes in female garb. Her prowess led some to compare her to Pauline Cushman. And, like Cushman, Dora was born a Southerner. While the former woman was born in New Orleans, the latter was born in Tennessee, east Tennessee to be precise. And, like many in that area, harbored Union sympathies.
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