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Enriching lives by lifting the voices, telling the stories, and uncovering hidden gems of women in Cincinnati history

Category: crimes

Winnifred “Winnie” Jackson

February 6, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes

Caught up in a social, economic, and justice system never meant for her, Winnie Jackson was victim to continued tragedy throughout her short life.

Tagged 1800s, 1870s, SE AndresLeave a comment

Lizzie Caldwell

July 7, 2020February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes

Lizzie Caldwell’s refusal to answer questions during the 1890 Census landed her in jail. What happened?

Tagged 1800s, 1890s, black history, crimes, SE AndresLeave a comment

Elizabeth “Big Liz” Carter

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes, Law

Meet Elizabeth "Lizzie" Carter, the first woman in Hamilton County to be charged with murder.

Tagged 1890s, black history, crimes, Elizabeth "Big Liz" Carter, Vanishing CincinnatiLeave a comment

Ellen Dodd

May 31, 2020February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes

Irish sex worker Ellen Dodd gets quite familiar with the police in the short time she’s here.

Tagged 1800s, 1850s, 1860s, crimes, Irish, SE Andres, sex workLeave a comment

Ora Buice McKee

October 31, 2019February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes

Be spooked by this tale of Seussian names, murder, and mystery.

Tagged 1800s, 1890s, crimes, SE AndresLeave a comment

Christina Windisch Britting

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 by queensofcincy, posted in Brewing, crimes, Law

There are stories you don’t want to write but you know you must. Reader, meet Christina Windisch Britting.

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Blanche Beekman Kauffman

July 1, 2019July 3, 2019 by queensofcincy, posted in Brewing, crimes, entertainment

Songbird Blanche Beekman takes the theatrics from the stage to the streets in an explosive relationship with John R. Kauffman.

Tagged 1890s, Beer Baroness, Brewing, Cell Block Tango, Chelsie J Hoskins, Kauffmans, singerLeave a comment

Hannah Rose

June 18, 2019February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes

Read on to find out about one-eyed Hannah Rose's wild ride, one of nature hikes, assaults, and prison breaks.

Tagged 1890s, Cell Block Tango, Jewish history, North Bend, SE AndresLeave a comment

Ann Doherty

July 3, 2018February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes

This is the story of two women--particularly Ann Doherty--who were called to their own war, one in which both would react in vastly different ways to the patriarchal norms. *Domestic Abuse trigger warning.*

Tagged 1860s, 1870s, Cell Block Tango, downtown Cincinnati, Irish, Law, SE AndresLeave a comment

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