As a young slave girl, Susie King Taylor had been secretly taught to read and write, abilities that proved invaluable to the Union Army as they began to form regiments of African American soldiers. Hired by the 1st South Carolina Colored Volunteers as a laundress in 1862, her primary role was nurse to wounded soldiers and teacher to those who could not read or write. Taylor served for more than three years working alongside her husband, Edward King, a sergeant in the regiment.
Date Taken: | 02.01.2023 |
Date Posted: | 02.06.2023 13:16 |
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