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Sally Tompkins

Civil War (Confederate) · Confederate Army · Captain

Rank: Captain
United States of America
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ompkins, a wealthy philanthropist, ran a hospital during the Civil War and was the only female officer commissioned by the Confederacy.

Timeline

Birth- 9/11/1833
Poplar Grove, Matthews County, Virginia

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1861 - 1865Civil War (Confederate)- Age: 28 years
Branch of Army
Cavalry
Role
Ran Roberston Hospital
Branch
Confederate Army
Service Start Date
9/09/1861
Rank
Captain
Conflict Period
Civil War (Confederate)

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Served For
Confederate States

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Death- 26/07/1916-Age: 83 years
Richmond, Virginia

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Burial
Christ Church Kingston Parish Cemetery, Matthews, Virgina

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Other Facts

Full Name
Sally Louisa Tompkins
Mother
Maria Patterson
Father
Christopher Tompkins
Full Name
Sally Tompkins

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Sources
Civil War Nursing
Civil War Nursing
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