Mary Ann Bickerdyke
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Mary Ann Bickerdyke (July 19, 1817 – November 8, 1901), also known as Mother Bickerdyke, was a hospital administrator for Union soldiers during the American Civil War and a lifelong advocate for veterans. She was responsible for establishing 300 field hospitals during the war and served as a lawyer assisting veterans and their families with obtaining pensions after the war.
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Mary Ann Bickerdyke | |
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Birth name | Mary Ann Ball |
Nickname(s) | "Mother" Bickerdyke |
Born | (1817-07-19)July 19, 1817 Knox County, Ohio |
Died | November 8, 1901(1901-11-08) (aged 84) Bunker Hill, Kansas |
Buried | |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Spouse(s) | Robert Bickerdyke |
Relations | Two sons |
Other work | lawyer, advocate for veterans |
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