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Calamity Jane, whose real name was Mary Jane Clarke, was a legendary figure in the American West. Born on May 1, 1852, and died on August 1, 1903, she was known for her bravery, independence, and adventurous spirit. She served as a scout and provided intelligence for the U.S. Army in the western frontier regions.

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Famous Calamity Jane Quotes

“I'd punch that cocksucker in the balls before I'd cup him for comfort.”

Comfort Balls Cups

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“Those as don't eat, without exception, fail to survive.”

Failing Exception

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“It was considered the most dangerous route in the Hills, but as my reputation as a rider and quick shot was well known, I was molested very little, for the toll gatherers looked on me as being a good fellow, and they knew that I never missed my mark.”

Wells Littles Known Dangerous Shots Mark Fellows Reputation Hills Routes Well Known Riders Tolls

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“When I joined Custer I donned the uniform of a soldier. It was a bit awkward at first but I soon got to be perfectly at home in men's clothes.”

Men Firsts Home Bits Clothes Soldier Awkward Uniforms Custer

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“The bigger a man's gun the smaller his doodlewick.”

Men Gun Bigger Cowboy

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“During the fall and winter we built Fort Meade and the town of Sturgis.”

Fall Built Towns Winter Forts Fall And Winter

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“I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one.”

Ifs Want Should Motivational Girl Women Figures Legends Strong Women Calamity Famous Women

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“On October 28th, 1887, I became the mother of a girl baby, the very image of its father, at least that is what he said, but who has the temper of its mother.”

Said Mother Girl Father Baby Temper October Baby Girl

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“I was in Deadwood at the time and on hearing of the killing made my way at once to the scene of the shooting and found that my friend had been killed by McCall.”

Way Made Found Scene My Friends Killing Hearing My Way Shooting

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“I'm drunk. Correct. What the f*** is it to you?”

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“Left the ranch in 1883, went to California, going through the States and territories, reached Ogden the latter part of 1883, and San Francisco in 1884.”

States Left California Latter Territory San Francisco Umpires

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“We were ordered out to quell an uprising of the Indians, and were out for several days, had numerous skirmishes during which six of the soldiers were killed and several severely wounded.”

Six Soldier Wounded Uprising

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“I left Montana in Spring of 1866, for Utah, arriving at Salt Lake city during the summer.”

Left Cities Summer Spring Lakes Salt Arriving Montana Utah Salt Lake City

Book:The Life And Adventures Of Calamity Jane: A Short Memoir

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“We remained in Texas leading a quiet home life until 1889.”

Home Quiet Texas Home Life

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“While in El Paso, I met Mr. Clinton Burk, a native of Texas, who I married in August 1885.”

Mets Married Clinton Native Texas August El Paso

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About the Author

Born: May 1, 1852
Died: August 1, 1903
Known for: Scouting
Quotes: 15

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