Anna Blair Etheridge

A detailed Summary of Anna Blair Etheridge

Anna Blair Etheridge was an honored civil war nurse. She was well

known to the people who fought in the war. Information about her childhood is

scarce. She joined the army as a cook, and ended up being a nurse. She

devoted her life to the army from the first battle at Blackburn's Ford, in 1861, until

the last battle at Petersburg, in 1865.

Anna was born and raised in Detroit. There she lived in a small house

with her dad, and her housekeeper named Belle. Later on when Anna

turned twelve, she and her dad moved to Wisconsin, leaving behind a great

friend named Sophie, and Belle. They were living in a one-room apartment.

During that time she meet a new friend named Clara Jenkins. They loved to

cook together. Clara always complemented her on how well she cooked.

Soon after, Anna's dad became very ill. She nursed him until he died. Not

knowing what to do, she took Clara's advice and moved back to Detroit with her

friend Sophie and her family. Sophie was glad to see Anna back. The first few

days together, they visited all the places they used to enjoy before Anna moved.

Later on at dinnertime, Will, Sophie's brother, said he was going to join t

A couple of years passed. Battle after battle was the routine everyday.

awarded one. The patch means bravery.

regiment of seven other girls were shown to their cabin. For the next three

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