Calamity Jane
Calamity Jane
Martha Jane Canary or Cannary, better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman and professional scout, known for her claim of being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok, and fighting against Native Americans. Late in her life, she appeared in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. She is said to have always exhibited kindness and compassion to others, especially to the sick and needy. This facet of her character, contrasted with her daredevil ways,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionExplorer
Date of Birth1 May 1852
CityPrinceton, MO
CountryUnited States of America
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 1884.
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 mother.
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 by McCall.
We remained in Texas leading a quiet home life until 1889.
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.
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 killed and several severely wounded.
During the fall and winter we built Fort Meade and the town of Sturgis.
I'm drunk. Correct. What the f*** is it to you?
The bigger a man's gun the smaller his doodlewick.
I'd punch that cocksucker in the balls before I'd cup him for comfort.
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, for the toll gatherers looked on me as being a good fellow, and they knew that I never missed my mark.
By the time we reached Virginia City I was considered a remarkable good shot and a fearless rider for a girl of my age.
I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one.
Those as don't eat, without exception, fail to survive.