Martha Calamity Jane Cannary (1852-1903), was a famous frontierswoman who was known for her association with Wild Bill Hickok. She was famous for fighting Indians and helping to care for the sick in Deadwood. In the show Deadwood, her alcoholism is highlighted, as is her close relationship with Wild Bill Hickok and Charlie Utter. Throughout the sho...
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Martha Calamity Jane Cannary (1852-1903), was a famous frontierswoman who was known for her association with Wild Bill Hickok. She was famous for fighting Indians and helping to care for the sick in Deadwood. In the show Deadwood, her alcoholism is highlighted, as is her close relationship with Wild Bill Hickok and Charlie Utter. Throughout the show, she helps Doc Cochran care for the sick and she also shows great compassion for children. Show less «