November 12, 2006
Albert Cashier-Jennie Hodgers House Moves Back to Original Site
Authorities plan to move the 130-year-old Albert Cashier-Jennie Hodgers house back to its original site in the Livingston County village of Saunemin. Albert Cashier served in the Civil War in the 95th Illinois Infantry and fought in 40 battles, including in the siege at Vicksburg, the Red River Campaign and the combat at Guntown, Mississippi where they suffered heavy casualties.
What makes this story interesting is the Albert Cashier real name was actually Jennie Hodgers, a woman.
Cashier was a member of the 95th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. After the war, Cashier moved to Saunemin and worked as a laborer. Cashier’s employer built the house for him in the 1860s to 1870s.
Cashier’s gender was discovered after he was in a car accident. He was placed in a mental institution and forced to live as a woman, but drew an army pension. He died in 1915 and was buried wearing his Union Army uniform.
Restoration planned for home of female Civil War soldier (Belleville News Democrat)
Filed under Preservation by Mike Koepke
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[...] November 14, 2006New Website for Albert Cashier (a.k.a Jennie Hodgers) A few days ago I posted about the efforts to restore the Albert Cashier (a.k.a. Jennie Hodgers house (see: Albert Cashier-Jennie Hodgers House Moves Back to Original Site). There are a few recent developments since I posted about this. In this past Sunday's Chicago Tribune, the paper ran a long feature story on Cashier and the house project, Favorite son a woman: Civil War heroine fought with distinction in 40 battles, collected Army pension for 50 years posing as a man. (Note: registration required). Additionally, the Village of Saunenim mayor, Mike Stoecklin, contacted me to let us know that the village has put up a brand new website regarding Albert D.J. Cashier and the house preservation efforts. The Official Internet Home For Civil War Veteran Albert D.J. Cashier a/k/a Jennie Hodgers is located at http://www.albertcashier.com. The village is also seek financial help with the restoration project. Visit The Albert Cashier Home Renovation & War Memorial Fund Drive page for more information. Filed under Preservation, Albert Cashier, Civil War women, Jennie Hodgers by Mike Koepke [...]