Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Moses in 1860 in ... To Butler's astonishment, the 15-year-old beat him in the competition. Butler fell in love with her and they were married the next year.

The 15-year-old Smith became "the champion California huntress." Lillian Smith with a rifle. Buffalo Bill Historical Center Annie Oakley had made her name besting male sharpshooters, and Smith ...