About
Known to have been instrumental in fighting Indians, she was a famous American frontierswoman, like Annie Oakley and Belle Starr.
Before Fame
She held down many a job, working as a dishwasher, a cook, a waitress, a dance-hall girl, a nurse, an ox team driver, a scout, and more in order to support her family.
Trivia
Despite being recognized mainly for her grit and fire, she was also said to show compassion to the sick and poor.
Family Life
She has two children with William P Steers. Her daughter, Jean, was put up for adoption.
Associated With
She was a famous associate of Wild Bill Hickok.
