Bickerdyke, Mary (Ball) Ann 'Mother' b. July 15, 1817 d. November 8, 1901 Civil War Union Army Nurse. She was born Mary Ann Ball and passed around to family members because of the early death of her parents, first to grandparents and then to an uncle. At 30, she married Robert Bickerdyke, a sign painter and musician who was a widower with children. An early abolition activist, she transported escaping slaves in his wagon. Soon after moving to Galesburg, Illinois, Robert died. A member of the Galesburg Congregational Church, she was active in providing support to the...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul S.) Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA
b. July 15, 1817 d. November 8, 1901