CATHAY WILLIAMS
1842 – 1924
Buffalo Soldier (first and only known), House Girl, Paid Servant
Cathay Williams was born into slavery in 1842 outside of Independence, MO. She worked as a house girl for a wealthy Jefferson City planter. When the Civil War began, Union soldiers liberated her from the plantation. Thereafter, she worked with the Army as a paid servant.
During the Army, she experienced military life to the extent that a woman could. Since she was highly favored for being responsible and dependable, she was recruited by Colonel Benton and by General Sheridan to serve as a cook and laundress for the soldiers. While with General Sheridan, she was on the front lines with the troops as they raided the Shenandoah Valley and finally went to St. Louis for an extended stay.
After the war, Williams wanted to be financially independent. Therefore, in November of 1866, she enlisted as William Cathay in the 38th US Infantry, Company A. This infantry, along with others, were named the “Buffalo Soldiers,” by the Plains Indians because of their fighting ability and short curly hair. Since medical examinations weren’t required, she was able to pose as a man, and would eventually become the first and the only known female Buffalo Soldier.
During her duty, she performed all required assignments, such as learning to use a musket and guard duty , which were essential skills as her unit was soon deployed to Fort Cummings in 1867.
In 1868, she grew tired of military life and reported that she was ill. When she was examined by the post surgeon, her true identity was discovered. She was honorably discharged October 14.
2007-02-07 12:13:32
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answered by Anonymous
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2014-09-22 06:30:17
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answered by Anonymous
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She was born Cathy Williams, but became Pvt. William Cathay, an African- American woman who disguised herself as a man to become a Buffalo Soldier. Cathy Williams joined when legislation was adopted to create the first 6 all African-American Army units. These units as well as all other African-American regiments became known as Buffalo Soldiers. She served faithfully from 1866 to 1868. Although the story of Cathy Williams may not be well known we do know a great deal about her life.
2007-02-07 12:17:05
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answered by World Traveler 3
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2016-12-17 04:51:35
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answered by ? 4
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2007-02-07 12:04:58
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answered by Me, Thrice-Baked 5
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