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12 quotes by Calamity Jane

For other uses, see Calamity Jane (disambiguation). Calamity Jane Calamity Jane in 1895 by H.R. Locke Born Martha Jane Cannary (1852-05-01)May 1, 1852 Princeton, Missouri Died August 1, 1903(1903-08-01) (aged 51) Terry, South Dakota Nationality United States Other names Calamity Jane Martha Jane Canary or Cannary (May 1, 1852 – August 1, 1903), better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman and professional scout known...
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It was considered the most dangerous route in the Hills, but as my reputation as a rider and quick shot was well known, I was molested very little... →

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When I joined Custer I donned the uniform of a soldier. It was a bit awkward at first but I soon got to be perfectly at home in men's clothes.

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As many of the riders before me had been held up and robbed of their packages, mail and money that they carried, for that was the only means of... →

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I left Montana in Spring of 1866, for Utah, arriving at Salt Lake city during the summer.

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We remained in Texas leading a quiet home life until 1889.

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I was in Deadwood at the time and on hearing of the killing made my way at once to the scene of the shooting and found that my friend had been killed... →

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While in El Paso, I met Mr. Clinton Burk, a native of Texas, who I married in August 1885.

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Left the ranch in 1883, went to California, going through the States and territories, reached Ogden the latter part of 1883, and San Francisco in... →

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During the fall and winter we built Fort Meade and the town of Sturgis.

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On October 28th, 1887, I became the mother of a girl baby, the very image of its father, at least that is what he said, but who has the temper of its... →

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By the time we reached Virginia City I was considered a remarkable good shot and a fearless rider for a girl of my age.

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We were ordered out to quell an uprising of the Indians, and were out for several days, had numerous skirmishes during which six of the soldiers were... →

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