Annie Oakly
The woman who could shoot better than a man
Phoebe Ann Moses
Aka Annie Oakley
Little Sure Shot
One of the best shooters of her time. She hit every target every time!
Annie Oakley
Picture from 1879, Age of 19
Annie Oakley - November 1894
"Little miss sure shot"
Filmed by Thomas Edison (Inventor of the light bulb)
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Fun Facts About Annie Oakley
- Phoebe Ann (Annie) Moses was born August 13, 1860. Died November 3, 1926 (age 66)
- She was one of the best sharp shooters of her time, She was a better shooter than any man who said he was better.
- Annie met her Husband, Frank Butler a shooting champion, when she defeated him in a match.
- Annie could shoot a moving target while riding a running horse when yards away from her target.
- Annie preformed for Queen Victoria in England once.
- Annie could shoot her target while pointing the gun behind her and just using a mirror to see the target.