Olivia Floyd
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Annie Olivia Floyd was a Confederacy
spy
during the American Civil War
. She was the daughter of David L. and Sarah (Semmes) Floyd. Her "disloyal" activities during the war led to an arrest warrant
being sworn out for her capture.
Olivia Floyd lived at Rose Hill
in Charles County, Maryland
. She died on December 8, 1905, at Rose Hill.
Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America was a government set up from 1861 to 1865 by 11 Southern slave states of the United States of America that had declared their secession from the U.S...
spy
SPY
SPY is a three-letter acronym that may refer to:* SPY , ticker symbol for Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipts* SPY , a satirical monthly, trademarked all-caps* SPY , airport code for San Pédro, Côte d'Ivoire...
during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. She was the daughter of David L. and Sarah (Semmes) Floyd. Her "disloyal" activities during the war led to an arrest warrant
Arrest warrant
An arrest warrant is a warrant issued by and on behalf of the state, which authorizes the arrest and detention of an individual.-Canada:Arrest warrants are issued by a judge or justice of the peace under the Criminal Code of Canada....
being sworn out for her capture.
Olivia Floyd lived at Rose Hill
Rose Hill (Port Tobacco, Maryland)
Rose Hill, a historic home near Port Tobacco in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is a five-part, Georgian-style dwelling house. It has a two-story central block with gable ends. It was restored during the mid 20th century....
in Charles County, Maryland
Charles County, Maryland
Charles County is a county in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland.As of 2010, the population was 146,551. Its county seat is La Plata. This county was named for Charles Calvert , third Baron Baltimore....
. She died on December 8, 1905, at Rose Hill.