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Mary Fields, Black Mary, and 'Stagecoach Mary' are all the same person. Mary was born in 1832 as a slave and got her nickname at the turn of the 20th Century. She earned this nickname by working for "Wells Fargo" delivering the United States Mail through adverse conditions that would have discouraged the most hardened frontiersmen of her time. All by herself, she never missed a day for 8 years, carrying the U. S. Mail and other important documents that helped settle the wild open territory of central west Montana.
Mary had no fear of man, nor beast, and this sometimes got her into trouble. She delivered the mail regardless of the heat of the day, cold of night, wind, rain, sleet, snow, blizzards, Indians and Outlaws.
Mary was a cigar smoking, shotgun and pistol toting Negro Women, who even frequented saloons drinking whiskey with the men, a privilege only given to her, as a woman. However, not even this fact, sealed Mary's credentials given to her, her credentials boasted that, "She would knockout any man with one punch", a clam which she proved true.
Despite Mary's hardness, she had another side of her, a kindness so strong, even today, in the beginning of the 21st Century, the town of Cascade, Montana, and other surrounding communities celebrate her birthday. The Epic movie pre-production mode. Check out website at http://www.stagecoachmary.net
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∙ 9y agoStagecoach Mary Fields was the first female African American mail carrier. Prior to that she had been a slave, a teacher, a freight hauler, a laundress, a farmer, a repair woman, a forewoman, and a restaurateur.
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From: Alpha Wolf Productions, Inc.Mary Fields, Black Mary, and 'Stagecoach Mary' are all the same person. Mary was born in 1832 as a slave and got her nickname at the turn of the 20th Century. She earned this nickname by working for "Wells Fargo" delivering the United States Mail through adverse conditions that would have discouraged the most hardened frontiersmen of her time. All by herself, she never missed a day for 8 years, carrying the U. S. Mail and other important documents that helped settle the wild open territory of central west Montana.Mary had no fear of man, nor beast, and this sometimes got her into trouble. She delivered the mail regardless of the heat of the day, cold of night, wind, rain, sleet, snow, blizzards, Indians and Outlaws.Mary was a cigar smoking, shotgun and pistol toting Negro Women, who even frequented saloons drinking whiskey with the men, a privilege only given to her, as a woman. However, not even this fact, sealed Mary's credentials given to her, her credentials boasted that, "She would knockout any man with one punch", a clam which she proved true.Despite Mary's hardness, she had another side of her, a kindness so strong, even today, in the beginning of the 21st Century, the town of Cascade, Montana, and other surrounding communities celebrate her birthday. The Epic movie pre-production mode. Check out website at http:/www.stagecoachmary.net
Did you have to pay to get on a stagecoach during the gold rush time?
yes it was very expensive back then because everybody wanted to get to where the gold was first
Who worked the rice fields in the southern colonies?
the Indians worked the rice fields in southern colonies
Why are Midwestern states called the Rustbelt?
It is an area of industrial decline, In the fields of steel making and other industrial fields.
Were stagecoach horses taught not to stop unless they heard a code word?
Yes there was a special type of horse's that were called moneycarriers.They were the only ones that were taught in this way all other stagecoach horse's were just regular horse's.They were used to transport gold or anything of value. They were taught a code word that was the only way to get them to stop. There was no way to get them to stop other then shooting them.They would keep going no matter of who was in front of them.
Did Mary fields get a job for stagecoach?
yes
Who is stage coach Mary Fields?
Mary Fields, Stagecoach Mary got her name at the turn of the 20th century. She earned this nickname by working for "Wells Fargo" delivering the United States Mail through adverse conditions that would have discouraged the most hardened frontiersmen of that period. All by herself, she never missed a day for 8 years, carrying the U. S. Mail and other important documents that helped settle the wild open territory of central west Montana. She didn't drive a stagecoach as most stories have told. By not missing her schedule mail route as a stagecoach keeps its schedule, she earned the nickname, "Stagecoach Mary". She smoked cigars, drank whiskey with men in saloons, and if in a fight, she would knock out her opponent with one punch. However, despite the hardness of Stagecoach Mary, she had another side of her, a kindness so strong, even today, in the beginning of the 21st Century, the town of Cascade, Montana, and other surrounding communities celebrate her birthday. As stated above; one of her correct nicknames is, Stagecoach Mary
Famous African American cowgirls?
stagecoach mary feilds
When was Mary Fields Hall born?
Mary Fields Hall was born in 1934.
What has the author Mary Elizabeth Fields written?
Mary Elizabeth Fields has written: 'Foundations of truth' -- subject(s): Life
Who is Mary fields?
Mary Fields was a lady who was a very brave and successful lady who in her later years became a postoffice lady for a city in Montana.
What are important contributions about Mary fields?
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What actors and actresses appeared in The Old Stagecoach - 1912?
The cast of The Old Stagecoach - 1912 includes: Camille Astor Frank Clark Mary Donnell Lillian Hayward George Hernandez Catherine Lederer Jesse McGaugh Herbert Rawlinson
Who was the mother of Mary fields mother of Amdeus?
Most likely they were slaves for the owner of Mary Feilds.
Did the stagecoach have a horn?
No, the stagecoach driver had the horn provided by the city to announce visitors coming in on the stagecoach.
When was Stagecoach Grimsby-Cleethorpes created?
Stagecoach in Northants was created in 2006-03.
What is a person who drove a stagecoach called?
Stagecoach driver
