#cathy williams

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Cathy Williams:

A Woman Who Allegedly Posed as Man to Become a Soldier.

Cathy Williams, born in Independence, Missouri, around 1844, emerged as a remarkable figure in American history. As a daughter of a slave mother and a free father, she initially went by the name Cathay Williams before adopting the alias William Cathay.

Williams holds the distinction of being the first African American woman soldier to enlist in the Army during the 19th century. Her remarkable story also places her as the sole documented black woman to serve in the Army during that period and as a member of the renowned Buffalo Soldiers.....

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RARE PICTURE OF A BLACK FEMALE UNION SOLDIER 1862. Her name was Cathy Williams and she had to pose as a MALE to be enlisted at the Time..She was part of the 38 Regiment,Infantry Division and was called a Buffalo Soldier!

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RED BALUNE

"Capitalist Kid / Spider in Love"

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First Line Friday | Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen

Synopsis | Though born into bondage on a “miserable tobacco farm” in Little Dixie, Missouri, Cathy Williams was never allowed to consider herself a slave. According to her mother, she was a captive, destined by her noble warrior blood to escape the enemy. Her chance at freedom presents itself with the arrival of Union general Phillip Henry “Smash ‘em Up” Sheridan, the outcast of West Point who takes the rawboned, prideful young woman into service. At war’s end, having tasted freedom, Cathy refuses to return to servitude and makes the monumental decision to disguise herself as a man and join the Army’s legendary Buffalo Soldiers. Alone now in the ultimate man’s world, Cathy must fight not only for her survival and freedom, but she also vows to never give up on finding her mother, her little sister, and the love of the only man strong enough to win her heart. Inspired by the stunning, true story of Private Williams, this American heroine comes to vivid life in a sweeping and magnificent tale about one woman’s fight for freedom, respect and independence. Goodreads

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Cathy Williams #MMIW

Today I say the name of Cathy Lynn Williams (age 21), on her way to fill out a job application in Winnipeg (MB) 22 Aug 1988. While visiting a male friend at his home, said she forgot her purse in someone’s car & left. Never seen again. Cathy Williams #MMIW

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Cathy Williams - 2024 Sin City Showdown Pro

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Artist: Cathy Williams, cathywmsart55 on Insta. My photos.