One of the Most Iconic Women in History Whose Skills Made Her Famous
The fifth of seven surviving children, Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Moses on August 13, 1860, in rural Darke County, Ohio. Although she became a Wild West folk hero, the sharpshooter spent her entire childhood in the Buckeye State. Called “Annie” by her sisters, she reportedly chose Oakley as... Sign in to see full entry.