Mehitable E. Woods

Major Mehitable E. Woods (nickname, "Auntie Woods"; also known as Mehitable Ellis Woods; September 28, 1813 – 1891) was a hero of the American Civil War and a pioneer of Jefferson County, Iowa. Gov. Samuel J. Kirkwood commissioned her as a Major.

Mehitable E. Woods

Major Mehitable E. Woods (nickname, "Auntie Woods"; also known as Mehitable Ellis Woods; September 28, 1813 – 1891) was a hero of the American Civil War and a pioneer of Jefferson County, Iowa. Gov. Samuel J. Kirkwood commissioned her as a Major.