LEGENDS OF THE OLD WEST | Women of the West Ep1 - Stagecoach Mary

LEGENDS OF THE OLD WEST presented by Black Barrel Media. Mary Fields was a former slave who became the caretaker of a convent in Ohio before rushing west to help save the life of her closest friend. In Montana, she became a legendary stagecoach driver for the U.S. postal service and a towering figure in the town of Cascade.
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[@ddhh6552]

This was super fascinating. She sounds like such a cool lady. Such an amazing life too.

[@rosysulla]

By far, outlaws and robbers being like, "oh thats just mary," is the coolest western story ive heard.

[@r-d_oh_dubb_gg7748]

AND AINT THAT AMERICAN TO A T ....IVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEAUTIFUL, INDEPENDENT ROUGH AND TOUGH GREAT INTELLIGENT BLACK WOMAN SADDEST THING IS IF SHE WAS A STAGECOACH ROBBER ID KNOW HER BUT INSTEAD FORGOTTEN CUZ ALL THE IMPOSSIBLE GREAT BOUNDRIES CROSSED BY A WOMAN LET ALONE A BLACKWOMEN IN THOSE DAYS....WHAT A AMAZING WOMAN

[@PATRIOT-nt5ub]

It would be really cool if you guys could create a series all about pirates & call it, "Legends of the High Seas."

[@jeromejones5174]

Wow I never knew this, It goes to show me that I was right as a black person,White people would more than likely help a black person if they work hard and help them dam selves. My Daddy made it,He only had a 6th grade education and couldn't even read or write that good but his sign was a Virgo, He could out count a calulator. 😅 He was a farmer and could grow anything,Made moon shine and Raced old Ford cars. Him and Mary would of got along fine 😊. Great, Great, inspiring story that I just hope show people that race don't matter. It's the love for people that does...❤❤❤❤❤

[@AIRRAID2]

Love how the people around Mary got together and built her a new home. ❤

[@zappababe8577]

I'm glad that she was appreciated in her lifetime. What an awesome lady! I imagine she was a very good friend and someone that you would want to have on your side.

[@gailbird100]

YEAH for Mary Field ( Stage Coach Mary).

[@eliotreader8220]

that guy should have known better to talk back to a Lady who had fought off a pack wolves

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous fabulous fabulous. Blissful woman, magnificent. RIP Mary.

[@Medic6581]

Love the human spirit. What a woman!!! Awesome.

[@anaangel5434]

Cool Lady👏🥳👏

[@Thumper-dx3yn]

What an amazing woman! I would have loved to have spent time with her at a ball game! The world needs more Mary Fields.

[@ardendorney3174]

What a fabulous story…thank you.

[@JeanineDavis312]

Thank You so much Chris..for this Wonderful History lesson that I never knew about. Stage Coach Mary sounded like a big hearted Lady. She’s the type of Lady that I would’ve loved having a conversation with. Bless you Ms.Mary! RIP.🙏🙏🙏👍👍

[@AIRRAID2]

Usually I don't go for women that smokes but I would make an exception for Mary. What a gal'

[@pundamilia1191]

Good story. Her drinking, cussin, and cigar smokin reminded me of Aunt Lou in Deadwood.

[@n8drus769]

Excellent video and narration.I appreciate the knowledge,this is the first I’ve heard of Mary Fields and her extraordinary life.Thank you for sharing your outstanding work.

[@ddf5467]

R.I.P Mary Fields...Thank you.

[@Dynamo001]

The next time someone complains about working, think about what this person must have put up with. She endured hell and worked well past the age of retirement. She was probably older than she was listed at.