Annie Edson Taylor

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Birthday October 24, 1838

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Auburn, NY

DEATH DATE Apr 29, 1921 (82)

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About

She was the first person to survive going over Niagara Falls inside of a barrel.

Before Fame

She wanted to become a dance instructor.

Trivia

She was featured in the film Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic.

Family Life

She grew up alongside eight siblings at her father's flour mill. She later married David Taylor, with whom she had a son.

Associated With

She was influenced by David Livingstone.