What was Calamity Jane's birth name?

This is what I found on the nickname... "When fired upon [by indians], Capt. Egan was shot. I was riding in advance and on hearing the firing turned in my saddle and saw the Captain reeling in his saddle as though about to fall. I turned my horse and galloped back with all haste to his side and got there in time to catch him as he was falling. I lifted him onto my horse in front of me and succeeded in getting him safely to the Fort. Capt. Egan on recovering, laughingly said: "I name you Calamity Jane, the heroine of the plains." I have borne that name up to the present time." .

Pimpao +, You're confusing her with Annie Oakley.

the picture that appears with the question is that of Annie Oakley

CandiedDormouse81802, She was born in my home state of Missouri, U.S.

CandiedDormouse81802, I can see why. the woman in the world the photo is Annie Oakley

Montana Lady, Awesome info! I knew her name cause I saw her grave in Deadwood S.D.

calicot, Even if they do get the photo wrong. Calamity was a fairly large female while Annie was dainty.

Montana Lady, thanks for the info. How interesting and vivid!

I love reading and hearing about larger than life figures such as Bowie, Kit Carson, Bill Cody and even psychopaths like John Wesley Hardin, arguably the fastest gun of the West. Calamity Jane impresses me with her heroism, bravery and kindness.