Sally L. Tompkins

Birth

Nov 9, 1833

Sally Louisa Tompkins was born.

Abraham Lincoln became president.

Nov 6, 1860

Civil War began.

Apr 12, 1861

She wrote a letter to her brother.

May 20, 1861

“I hope you will be able to distinguish yourself in battle and be a second George Washington.”

Opened Robertson Hospital

Jul 31, 1861

This was when Sally officially opened up the Robertson Hospital.

Became a captain.

Sep 9, 1861

Sally became a captain of the cavalry.

Battle of Atietam

Sep 17, 1862

Battle of Chickamagua

Sep 18, 1862

The Battle of Chickamauga started on September 18, 1863. It ended on September 20, 1863.

Fall of Vicksburg

May 31, 1863

Major Gen. Ulysses S. Grant attacked Vicksburg sometime in May or June in 1863. Vicksburg surrendered on July 4.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 3, 1863

Battle of Gettysburg started on July 1, 1863 and ended on July 3.

Battle of Atlanta

Jul 22, 1864

The Battle of Atlanta started on July 22, 1864. Atlanta got burned during this battle.

Continued charity work

Mar 29, 1865

After the war, she continued her charity work.

Battle of Appomattox

Apr 8, 1865

The Battle of Appomattox Court House was fought on April 8, 1865. It ended on April 9, 1865. Lee surrendered in this battle.

Civil War ended.

Apr 9, 1865

Shut down Robertson Hospital

Jun 5, 1865

This was when President Jefferson Davis shut down all private hospitals.

Accepted to go live in Confederate Women's home

Aug 18, 1902

Elected president of Virigna UDC.

May 25, 1905

Moved into Confederate Women's Home

Oct 27, 1905

She moved into the Confederate Women's home, and lived there for the rest of her life until she died 11 years later.

Tablet placed by Robertson Hospital.

Jan 30, 1910

Death

Jul 26, 1916

Sally Tompkins died.