Women of The Mexican-American War
1846-1848
Sarah Borginis
Born: Unknown
Died: 1866
Sarah enlisted with her husband into the 8th Calvary at the Jefferson
Barracks, Mo. under the command of General Zachary Taylor. Sarah
became the head cook at Fort Brown, and participated in the battle
against the Santa Ana forces at Fort Brown. When the Mexicans
invaded Fort Brown it is said that Sarah was issued a musket to help
fight the battle, however she still never let her other duties faulter.
She still maintained the meals for the company. She was given the
honor of being a Colonel, and when she died in 1866, she was given a
proper military burial at Fort Yuma. She was the first ranking army
woman.
Eliza Allen
Born: Unknown
Died: Unknown
Fought as a man, though I am unable to find the name that she fought under.
She described her experiences in the article "The Female Volunteer".
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