Martha Jane Canary-Burke, better known as Calamity Jane, was a frontierswoman and professional scout most well-known for her claim of being a close friend of Wild Bill Hickok, but also having gained fame fighting Native Americans. Wikipedia
A profile of Calamity Jane (Martha Jane Cannary Burke), notable figure from American western history. womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/blbio_calamity_jane.htm
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Martha Jane "Calamity Jane" Cannary Birth: May 1, 1852 Princeton Missouri, USA Death: Aug. 1, 1903 American Folk Figure. www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=166