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Who The Real Mary Simms Was & Why She Was So Important After Lincoln's Assassination
Mary Simms, a formerly enslaved woman, played a key role in John Wilkes Booth's capture after Lincoln's assassination.
In brief
Mary Simms, a formerly enslaved woman, played a key role in John Wilkes Booth's capture after Lincoln's assassination. Mary Simms, a formerly enslaved woman, helped capture John Wilkes Booth following Lincoln's assassination. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Mary Simms' Real Identity
Mary Simms was a formerly enslaved woman who worked for Doctor Samuel Mudd until the Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves in the United States on January 1, 1863.
Simms' Role in Booth's Capture
Simms helped capture John Wilkes Booth after Lincoln's assassination, despite facing racist treatment from Booth and Doctor Mudd.
Historical Significance
Simms remained with Mudd as his servant until 1864, making her a key figure in Booth's story even though Manhunt portrays her differently.
At a glance
Mary Simms, a formerly enslaved woman, helped capture John Wilkes Booth following Lincoln's assassination.
