WHO AM I? By Kindra Stetzel

August 13, 1860 I was born to my Quaker parents Jacob and Susan in Darke County Ohio.

My mother’s maiden name was Wise.

I was the fifth of seven surviving children.

Winter 1866 My father died, and I ended up having 3 fathers in my life.

My real name was Phoebe but most of you may know me better by my nick name. It starts with an A.

I was famous for shooting a gun. This is commonly called sharpshooting.

1876 I married Frank Butler. But I was never known by my last name, Butler. I was better known by a last name that started with an O.

1881 Frank and I started performing with a circus. It was the Sells Brothers’ Circus.

I did tricks with Frank and our dog, George. He was a poodle.

George belonged to Frank and me. He was our helper with demonstrations.

1885 Frank and I did a sharpshooting show with Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show.

Frank became my sharpshooting manager.

November 19, 1922 A terrible accident in Florida fractured my hip and right ankle and I wore a brace for the rest of my life.

I retired from doing my sharpshooting shows.

Frank and I moved back to Darke County because of my failing health.

I died on November 3, 1926 in Greenville Ohio.

Frank died 18 days later.

Who Am I?

I am Annie Oakley!