![]() ![]() By 1882 the Thurmonds tired of that life and settled in New Mexico. Finally arriving in Fort Griffin (probably where she met Doc Holliday), it’s there she made her reputation. She married Frank Thurmond, and they began traveling around the state, both wagering as professionals. Starting by running a San Antonio Hall owned by the Thurmond family. Thompkins, ended up in Texas in the mid 1860s. Even with professional skill, they weren’t accorded reputational respect – if it indeed called for that.Ī few lesser known, but notable women who took up gambling professionally in the old west: 5 But they didn’t get the same reception because of their gender. ![]() Their personalities were as varied as were the men’s. ![]() Some women gambled, and were professionals in the business, too.
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