Annie Oakley (born Phoebe Ann Mosey; August 13, 1860 November 3, 1926) was an American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter. Her amazing talent first came to light when the then 15-year-old won a shooting match with traveling show marksman Frank E. Butler (whom she married). The couple joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West show a few years later. Oakley became a renowned international star, performing before royalty and heads of state.Oakley also was variously known as Miss Annie Oakley , Little Sure Shot , Little Miss Sure Shot , Watanya Cicilla , Phoebe Anne Oakley , Mrs. Annie Oakley , Mrs. Annie Butler , and Mrs. Frank Butler . Her death certificate gives her name as Annie Oakley Butler .