Anna Wilson (madam)

Anna Wilson
An immense polished stone in the dimensions of a king-size bed with four posts rests over the double graves of Anna Wilson and Dan Allen.
Born(1835-05-27)May 27, 1835
DiedOctober 27, 1911(1911-10-27) (aged 76)
OccupationBrothel Madam

Anna Wilson (May 27, 1835 – October 27, 1911) was a pioneer madam in Omaha, Nebraska. When she died she bequeathed her life savings to the City of Omaha, along with her 25-room mansion brothel, which was used as a hospital.[1] Wilson was responsible for "establishing Omaha's first serious comfort station", and was known as the "Queen of the Underworld."[2]

  1. ^ (nd) "Founding of Omaha Subject of NET Television’s “Omaha’s First Families”" Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine. Nebraska Public Television. Retrieved 7/18/07.
  2. ^ Sherr, L. and Kazickas, J. (1994) Susan B. Anthony Slept Here: A Guide to American Women's Landmarks. New York: Random House/Times Books.