An interesting account of the only civilian killed at the Battle of Gettysburg. Researched and written by a native of the Gettysburg area, the story brilliantly depicts a perspective of the war which is often overlooked: the role of a common civilian.

The Jennie Wade Story

History

Small, Cindy L.

Americas

Thomas Pubns

During the Civil War, citizens were usually unscathed if they were able to stay out of harm’s way. However, on July 3, 1863, Mary Virginia “Jennie” Wade was kneading dough for biscuits in her sister's home on Baltimore Street when she was killed instantly—by a bullet passing through two wooden doors that struck her heart. In that moment, Jennie Wade became the only Gettysburg civilian to be killed outright during the battle. That is usually all visitors hear about this "Gettysburg Maid." For the first time, author Cindy Small presents a complete narrative of Jennie Wade, her life, her family, and her untimely death on that fateful July day. Illustrated with period photos, detailed research includes other injured civilians, the relationship between Jennie and Jack Skelly, rumors of Jennie's reputation, the possible origin of the fatal shot, and details of Jennie's first coffin and three burials. Here is Jennie Wade's whole story. Table of Contents Foreword Introduction Chapters 1–12: The Jennie Wade Story Appendix I: Other Civilian Losses during and after the Battle of Gettysburg Appendix II: The Moral Factor in Determining the Reputation of Mary Virginia Wade Appendix III: The Relationship between Jennie Wade and Jack Skelly Appendix IV: Why was John Burns Antagonistic toward Jennie Wade and Others in Gettysburg? Appendix V: The Interesting History of Jennie Wade's First Coffin Appendix VI: The Fatal Shot—From Where and By Whom? Appendix VII: Where was Wesley Culp Buried? Appendix VIII: John White Johnston Notes to the Appendices Notes Photo Credits About the Author

Jennie Wade of Gettysburg: The Complete Story of the Only Civilian Killed During the Battle of Gettysburg

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Gettysburg Publishing

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