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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.
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