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Annie Oakley was born in Darke County on 13th August, 1860. As a young girl she took an interest in shooting and became well known as as a markswoman. In 1880 she defeated Frank Butler, a sideshow marksman.
After marrying Frank Butler she joined the Sells Brothers Circus where she developed a national reputation for carrying out amazing shooting feats. This included shooting the ashes off a cigarette in the mouth of her husband. Another trick included shooting through the pips of a playing card tossed in the air.
In 1885 she joined the famous Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Less than five feet tall, she was billed as "Little Sure Shot", and was the organization's leading star for the next 17 years. Using a hand-mirror she could fire over her shoulder and hit a small target. Oakley was also just as accurate as a markswoman while riding on the back of a running horse.
In 1901 Oakley was badly injured in a railway crash. She recovered and eventually resumed her career.
Annie Oakley died in Greenville, Ohio, on 3rd November, 1926.
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