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(1837-1903) Captured in Arizona at age 13 (1851) by Yanapai Indians, who massacred 6 members of family. Sold to Mojave Indians, she was treated kindly but bore mark of a slave -- blue, cactus needle tattoo on chin -- for rest of life. Ransomed by army at Fort Yuma, 1856. Lived in California, then New York. There she married J. B. Fairchild in 1865. About 1872 moved to Sherman, where husband founded city bank. Resided in Sherman until death in 1903. Recorded 1970
Olive Ann Oatman Fairchild is a historical marker in Sherman, Grayson County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 144 historical markers documented in Grayson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 208 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6321, -96.6193 near Sherman. The nearest cataloged historic site is LeTellier, John Henry, Capt. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Mangum, Aaron S., The Rev. John Silliman Moore, and Mita Holsapple Hall (1885-1965).
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5181007361. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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