https://jwa.org/thisweek/aug/24/1861/eugenia-levy-phillips https://www.jhsgw.org/exhibitions/online/lincolns-city/exhibits/show/mr-lincolns-city/blue-gray/phillips http://loc.gov/exhibits/civil-war-in-america/biographies/eugenia-levy-phillips.html http://www.jewish-history.com/civilwar/eugenia.html (Journal of Eugenia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Phillips_(lawyer) Name: Eugenia Levy Phillips
Born in: Charleston South Carolina
Lived: 1819-1902
Religion: Jewish
Supported: The Confederates. 100% believed that they should succeed
Married Philip Phillips who served one term as a Democrat from Alabama in the US House of Representatives (1835-1855) which means that he was well known and pretty wealthy.
He was opposed to the Southern…show more content… But what about the women? The women that changed the course of the Civil War? The ones that went behind the backs of their families, friends, and sometimes, even their nation. These women were called many names, the main one being spies. One of the many women that gave the Union difficulties and supported the Confederates was Eugenia Levy Phillips. Eugenia Levy Phillips was one of the most outspoken woman spies who continously amazed and aided the Confederate side of the Civil War by contributing weapons, knowledge, and support.
In Charleston North Carolina, 1819 a little girl was born into a house of wealth and popularity. Her name was Eugenia Levy. Eugenia’s parents were of the Jewish denomination and were among the few people to mingle among the elite. Growing up she had 5 other sisters to be with and grow up following. She was well educated from a young age and was brought up to be a lady. Respect her religion, husband, parents and above all, government. Growing up, she eventually found a way to defy them…show more content… Hoping to stay under the radar, they started to fade away from society, but as time continued and they were asked to be present at funerals and big meetings, since they were one of the representing families of the Union. At one General of the Union’s funeral, Eugenia stepped out of line a little too far for some of the other spectators liking. While Eugenia was watching the funeral she had a burst of laughter. This ended up being taken as a sign of disrespect by General Benjamin Butler who had her arrested and sent to Ship Island off the coast of Mississippi. Eugenia attempted to dodge the conviction by telling the officials that she was laughing at something the children had done. Leaving the mainland, she told the General “It has one advantage over the city, sir, you will not be there. It is fortunate that neither the fever not General Butler is contagious.” Eventually Eugenia’s health began to decline and after several months on the island, her husband again came to the rescue and was able to secure her release on the terms that they move out of Union territory, for the Union was quite frankly, tired of dealing with her. After moving the family settled down and did not cause any further
