Ginnie Wade

Deceased Person

1843 – 1863

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Who was Ginnie Wade?

Mary Virginia "Ginnie" Wade, a seamstress, was the only Gettysburg civilian killed directly during the Battle of Gettysburg.

The house where she was killed became a popular tourist attraction and museum called the "Jennie Wade House."

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Born
May 21, 1843
Gettysburg
Lived in
  • Gettysburg
Died
Jul 3, 1863
Gettysburg
Resting place
Evergreen Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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