Lottie Deno
Carlotta J. Thompkins, also known as Lottie Deno (April 21, 1844 – February 9, 1934), was a famous gambler in the U.S. state of Texas during the 19th century known for her poker skills as well as her courage.She was born in Kentucky and traveled a great deal in her early adulthood before coming to Texas. Much of her earlier life and even her real name at birth are a matter of debate among historians, but her fame as a poker-player in the Southwest is not. According to author Johnny Hughes, "In the late 1800s Texas' most famous poker player was Lottie Deno (a shortened form of 'dinero' - Spanish for money)."
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Lottie Deno Charlotte Tompkins Charlotte Thurmond Mystic Maud Angel of San Antonio |
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| Birth date | April 21, 1844 |
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| Date of death | February 09, 1934 |
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External resources
- http://books.google.com/books?id=M972AQAACAAJ
- http://books.google.com/books?id=UxiTZmoAAKgC
- http://books.google.com/books?id=o0YvIV2dkRAC
- http://books.google.com/books?id=td3WAAAAMAAJ
- http://www.frontiergamblers.com/page35.php
- http://www.high-lonesomebooks.com/cgi-bin/hlb/21950.html?id=rKD8pbjM
- http://www.texasescapes.com/MaggieVanOstrand/Lottie-Deno-Queen-of-Paste-Board-Flippers.htm