Adaline Brotherton: Heroine of Chickamauga

Adaline Brotherton played no active role in the Civil War battle of Chickamauga, but she is still remembered today for the difficult choice she made in the aftermath that brightened the outlook for so many wounded soldiers of both armies. Her small place in history is enlivened by the role of some remarkably lucky milk cows. This story includes factual background details of the lifestyle of small-farm children growing up in antebellum North Georgia. Brief details regarding the Civil War and the battle of Chickamauga relate to Adaline’s pre-war experiences and observations.