Susie King Taylor's Role In The Civil War

In every war, there are people who contribute to its success; however, surprisingly, their effort and contributions remain unnoticed. Unfortunately, The Civil War is no different. Despite being a woman, Susie King Taylor, like many other African-Americans, helped the Union win The Civil War. Notably, Taylor provided aid in several different areas specifically ranging from, educating children, laundress and even the cleaning and preparation of weaponry. Although The Civil War was not a time for African Americans, especially women, to flourish, Taylor managed to, and she should be an inspiration not only to African Americans but, to everyone around the world.
In spite of Taylor being born in 1848 under the slave law in Georgia, raised by her grandmother, who for all purposes appeared to be free or provided lots of freedom, she learned to read and write. Fortunately for Taylor, learning to read and write served her well. Henceforth, in the Spring of 1862, after Union troops took possession of the sea islands off the coast of Georgia, Taylor fled to St. Simon’s Island in addition to her uncle’s family, and later, put in charge of St. Simon’s school for children. While living on St. Simon’s and teaching, Taylor met her husband, Edward

To begin with, the first eighteen months, the first colored troops depended solely on commissions received from General Saxton as a result of not receiving pay for their contributions in the war. Sadly, for many of these men who had large families to provide for, their wives resorted to washing laundry and baking and selling cakes and pies for gunboat officers, soldiers, and boys at the camps. Luckily in 1864, after refusing to accept half pay offered by the government, thus leading to their agreeing to work for the state in 1863, their perseverance earned them full pay by the government; which rightfully included back