Cathay Williams
American slave, chef, Buffalo soldier and Female wartime crossdresser · United States · On the map · Chefs · Lived 1844 to 1893 · aged 49
Cathay Williams was an American soldier. An African-American woman, she enlisted in the United States Army under the pseudonym William Cathay. Williams became the first female to enlist and the only documented woman to serve in the U.S. Army while posing as a man during the Indian Wars.
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A typical day, 30 days to 15 September 2026
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Chefs
Type
Chef
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1844 to 1893 · aged 49
