Lillian Smith
Lillian Frances Smith was another trick shooter who joined Buffalo Bill's show when she was just 15 years old. She became known as the "the champion California huntress" as well as the rival of Annie Oakley. The two were initially not on good terms. After a bad performance against Oakley in front of Queen Victoria, Smith received negative press and eventually decided to leave the show. After relocating to Oklahoma, she joined the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Show and performed with other local shows like Pawnee Bill's. She continued to be a record-setting shooter until her death in 1930.
Sounds to me like Lillian did alright for herself in the long run. Wonder why we don't hear much about her, ya know?
Coffee out on the patio once again.
Makes you wonder how many other talented people in history, we never heard about.
ReplyDeleteNever heard about her. If she was that good you think some reporter would have covered her story. Lawn mowing again today.
ReplyDeleteHey Mamahen...
ReplyDeleteQuite a few, I'm sure.
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Hey Linda...
You would certainly think so, that's for certain.
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I might have read a brief bit on her in the Women of the West, but not sure sounds a little familiar.
ReplyDeleteAnother nice morning on the patio sounds nice my friend
Hey Jo...
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that she has had something written about her at some point. Too famous not to have a tidbit or two.
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