Josephine Airey | |
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 Photograph of Josephine Airey | |
| Born | Mary Welch c. 1844 |
| Died | October 25, 1899 (aged 55) Helena, Montana, US |
| Nationality | Irish, American |
| Other names | "Chicago Joe" Hensley |
| Occupation(s) | Prostitute, madam, landowner, proprietor |
| Known for | Proprietor of brothels, a variety theatre, saloons, and dance halls in Helena, Montana |
| Spouse | James T. Hensley |
Josephine "Chicago Joe" Airey (c. 1844 – October 25, 1899), was an Irish-born American prostitute, madam, and proprietor of brothels, dance halls, a variety theatre, and saloons in Helena, Montana. She eventually became the most influential landowner in Helena. She was known as "Chicago Joe" Hensley following her marriage to James T. Hensley.