Mary Benson Hull Nurses Indian Girl Back to Health and Becomes Family

Mary Benson Hull, a pioneer nurse and member of the 1859 Edward Stevenson Company, was known for her compassion and medical care. She came across a little Indian girl who was desperately ill. Through Mary's devoted nursing care and skillful medical attention, the child was nursed back to perfect health. The grateful family integrated the child into their own, naming her 'Jannie,' and she grew up as a beloved member of the Hull family. This account demonstrates the love, charity, and healing power that characterized the pioneers, transcending cultural and tribal boundaries. The Indian girl, Jannie, lived a full life as part of the Hull family, a testament to Mary's kindness and miraculous intervention.