Josephine Airey

Josephine "Chicago Joe" Airey (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.

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Josephine Airey
Alias (AKA)Chicago Joe Hensley
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1844
Birth nameMary Welch
Birth place
Ireland
cause of death
Pneumonia
Date of deathOctober 25, 1899
Place of death
Helena Montana

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