Lillie Hitchcock Coit

Posted by Mary Trotter Kion Feb 27, 2007

Wealthy Lillie Hitchcock Coit of San Francisco is saved from a fire as a child. She later is made America's first honorary woman fire fighter. Her daring and unladylike exploits amuse San Francisco society for many years. When a man is shot attempting to save her life, San Francisco finally turns its back on her. Lillie, however, on her death leaves thousands of dollars to the city.