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Rose O'Neal Greenhow (1813 [1] – October 1, 1864) was a famous Confederate spy during the American Civil War.A socialite in Washington, D.C., during the period before the war, she moved in important political circles and cultivated friendships with presidents, generals, senators, and high-ranking military officers including John C. Calhoun and James Buchanan. [2]
Aaron Van Camp (June 23, 1816 – September 15, 1892) [1] was an espionage agent for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.He and his son Eugene B. Van Camp were members of the Rose O'Neal Greenhow Confederate spy ring, which in 1861 was broken up by Allan Pinkerton, head of the newly formed Secret Service.
Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy follows four women's stories throughout the American Civil War era - Rose O'Neal Greenhow, Belle Boyd, Emma Edmondson, Elizabeth Van Lew. [4] [2] Rose is a D.C. socialite who used her social standing to spy for the confederacy. [2] [1] Rose Belle Boyd freelanced as a spy for the confederacy as well. [2]
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Greenhow is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Edward Headlam Greenhow (1814–1888), British physician; Frances Lupton (née Greenhow; 1821–1892), English advocate for female education reform; Robert Greenhow (1761–1840), American politician from Virginia; Rose O'Neal Greenhow (1813/1814–1864), American Civil War ...
Lily Mackall (sometimes, Lillie Mackall) (c. 1839 – December 12, 1861) was a messenger for Rose Greenhow, a Confederate spy during the American Civil War.Arrested with Greenhow, they were held under house arrest, although Mackall was allowed to leave freely and used this to smuggle out some of the most sensitive documents in her shoes. [1]
Member of the Rose O'Neal Greenhow Confederate spy ring Eugene B. Van Camp (March 31, 1838 - June, 1904) was an espionage agent for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War , assisting his father Dr. Aaron A. Van Camp in his spying activities.
Dr. Robert Greenhow, son of Robert Greenhow and later the husband of noted Confederate spy Rose Greenhow, survived the fire along with his father; his mother was killed in the blaze. [25] [26] Another survivor was former U.S. Congressman John G. Jackson, then serving in the Virginia General Assembly. [27]