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June 23, 1862
Memphis Daily Appeal
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Near Germantown, Tennessee, during the war, a young woman shoots and kills a Federal soldier threatening her father with a gun, after her mother interposes herself, while the other soldier flees.
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HEROIC WOMAN
One of the most heroic acts of the war has just been reported to us, as having occurred near Germantown, Tenn. Two Federal soldiers entered the dwelling of an old citizen, and after being well treated, they demanded the old gentleman's money, and one of the ruffians sought to force a compliance with their demand by leveling his gun at the head of the house. The old lady interposed herself between the gun of the miscreant and her husband, and while the coward hesitated to shoot, a daughter of the aged couple came from an adjoining room, and seeing the situation of affairs, seized a double-barreled shot gun, with which she shot the ruffian through the head, killing him instantly. His companion fled, while the inmates of the house remained uninjured. The heroism of that gallant young lady will be remembered when the history of the war is written.
One of the most heroic acts of the war has just been reported to us, as having occurred near Germantown, Tenn. Two Federal soldiers entered the dwelling of an old citizen, and after being well treated, they demanded the old gentleman's money, and one of the ruffians sought to force a compliance with their demand by leveling his gun at the head of the house. The old lady interposed herself between the gun of the miscreant and her husband, and while the coward hesitated to shoot, a daughter of the aged couple came from an adjoining room, and seeing the situation of affairs, seized a double-barreled shot gun, with which she shot the ruffian through the head, killing him instantly. His companion fled, while the inmates of the house remained uninjured. The heroism of that gallant young lady will be remembered when the history of the war is written.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Heroic Act
Civil War
Germantown Tennessee
Federal Soldiers
Home Invasion
Bravery
What entities or persons were involved?
Daughter Of The Aged Couple
Old Lady
Old Gentleman
Two Federal Soldiers
Where did it happen?
Near Germantown, Tenn.
Story Details
Key Persons
Daughter Of The Aged Couple
Old Lady
Old Gentleman
Two Federal Soldiers
Location
Near Germantown, Tenn.
Story Details
Two Federal soldiers demand money from an old citizen and threaten him with a gun; the old lady interposes, and the daughter shoots and kills the threatening soldier, causing the other to flee.