Tag Archives: Confederate women

Eliza Griffin Johnston: To Bravely Meet Danger and Tragedy

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

News traveled slowly, likely a frustrating fact for Eliza Griffin Johnston. However, one spring day in 1862 news arrived in California that changed her life. A battle thousands of miles away and weeks in the past had altered her plans, … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilian | Tagged Albert Sidney Johnston, Battle of Shiloh, California in the Civil War, Civil War Women, Confederate women, Eliza Griffin Johnston, Los Angeles, widows, women's studies | 3 Comments

“The Homespun Dress”

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

A couple days ago, I shared some poetry reflecting on the roles of Northern women who “went to the field.” Today, I thought it would be fair to feature a Southern poem/song for the ladies. At first glance, The Homespun … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilian | Tagged Civil War Women, civilian influence, Confederate women, homefront, the homespun dress, women during the civil war, Women's History Month 2018 | 1 Comment

Discovered: Female Soldiers At Gettysburg

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Mary Virginia Wade – better known as “Jennie Wade” – was the only woman shot and killed at Gettysburg. Or so the story goes. But is it true? What if there were other female casualties at Gettysburg? Women in the direct … Continue reading →

Posted in Battles, Civilian, Common Soldier | Tagged 19th Century Women, Confederate women, female casualities at Gettysburg, Female Soldiers, Gettysburg, Jennie Wade, Mary Virginia Wade | 7 Comments

Tag Archives: Confederate women

Eliza Griffin Johnston: To Bravely Meet Danger and Tragedy

“The Homespun Dress”

Discovered: Female Soldiers At Gettysburg

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