Wendy Stanley

Jul 3, 2024 | keysweekly.com | Karen Newfield |Amy Harmon |Simone Gorrindo |Wendy Stanley

A Girl Called SamsonBy Amy HarmonDuring the American Revolution, women were rarely seen and never heard. They couldn’t attend school, own land or dream of being soldiers. When Deborah’s father abandoned her family, her mother had no choice but to send the children out as indentured servants. In a way, she was lucky; Deborah was taught to read and write. She was also bestowed upon the kind Thomas family with 10 little boys who taught her to be fearless and competitive.