Mary Fields aka Stagecoach Mary

Mary Fields, known as Stagecoach Mary, was the first African American woman to work as a Star Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Born into slavery around 1832, she later moved to Ohio and lived in a convent. Her unconventional lifestyle, including drinking and wearing men's clothing, led to her dismissal from the convent. Fields then became a Star Carrier, known for her toughness and ability to protect mail routes. Her legacy as a Wild West legend endures.

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