From winning baking contests and cooking for wealthy families, to a federal indictment- welcome to episode 140, the fascinating life of Lucy Anderson Hicks. Lucy was born Tobias Lawson in Waddy, Kentucky in the 1880s. Lucy, a black, trans woman from rural Kentucky, baked award-winning desserts, cooked for the most prominent families in Oxnard, California, hosted benefits and parties of all kinds, and became a loved and respected figure in her community. She also operated a brothel and was involved in the sale of liquor during Prohibition. This episode includes content that may not be suitable for younger listeners (specifically, discussion of bordellos and more specifically, a sailor visiting a 'house of ill fame' and leaving with an STD), listener discretion advised. For topic suggestions or feedback, please email kyhistoryhaunts@gmail.com. Connect with the show on instagram @kyhistoryhaunts or find it on Facebook by searching 'Kentucky History & Haunts.' Be sure to join the Facebook group 'Kentucky History & Haunts & More.' Please leave a review or rating on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessie-bartholomew/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessie-bartholomew/support</a>

Kentucky History & Haunts

Jessie Bartholomew

140. Lucy Hicks Anderson- Baked Goods, Brothels, and Trouble with the Feds

JAN 15, 202437 MIN
Kentucky History & Haunts

140. Lucy Hicks Anderson- Baked Goods, Brothels, and Trouble with the Feds

JAN 15, 202437 MIN

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From winning baking contests and cooking for wealthy families, to a federal indictment- welcome to episode 140, the fascinating life of Lucy Anderson Hicks. Lucy was born Tobias Lawson in Waddy, Kentucky in the 1880s. Lucy, a black, trans woman from rural Kentucky, baked award-winning desserts, cooked for the most prominent families in Oxnard, California, hosted benefits and parties of all kinds, and became a loved and respected figure in her community. She also operated a brothel and was involved in the sale of liquor during Prohibition. This episode includes content that may not be suitable for younger listeners (specifically, discussion of bordellos and more specifically, a sailor visiting a 'house of ill fame' and leaving with an STD), listener discretion advised. For topic suggestions or feedback, please email [email protected]. Connect with the show on instagram @kyhistoryhaunts or find it on Facebook by searching 'Kentucky History & Haunts.' Be sure to join the Facebook group 'Kentucky History & Haunts & More.' Please leave a review or rating on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessie-bartholomew/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessie-bartholomew/support</a>