Influential Women of the Civil War Period

[Eva Elisabeth]

Yes, Gene, I agree on what you say about her interference between Abraham and his father. What I mean is his desire was intrinsic. His stepmother sure supported him, but I am quite sure if she hadn't, he still would have found a way to make his way. Influence means to me to change someone's thinking.

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Well, the women who surrounded him in his childhood (mother, sister, stepmother) certainly taught him the "common" behavioral values and manners (respect, politeness, and similar) of the respective era/society, as most parents try to.