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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, a nd I ended up having 3 fathers in my life.
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WHO AM I? By KindraStetzel
August 13, 1860 I was born to my Quaker parents Jacob and Susan in Darke County Ohio.
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.
November 19, 1922 Aterrible accident in Florida fractured my hip and right ankle and I wore a brace for the rest of my life.
Frank and I moved back to Darke County because of my failing health.