Annie Oakley Biography
- Difficult early years
- Wins shooting contest
- Joins Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
- An Indian Princess
- A "true" western heroine
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Born August 13, 1860
Darke County, Ohio
Died November 3, 1926
Greenville, Ohio
Sharpshooter, entertainer
"The largest share of applause was bestowed on Annie Oakley, a young girl whose proficiency with shotgun and rifle seems almost miraculous."
London (Ontario) Free Press. September 2, 1885.
Annie Oakley was one of the best sharpshooters of her time. In fact, her ability with guns seemed magical to many fans. A small...
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