in 1856, she states that her sister died one year ago making her death date 1855. Olive states later in her book that she died in 1854, and in still later interviews 1853. Death and legacy Mary Ann's last days are significant because they provide further evidence that suggests that the Oatman sisters had assimilated into the Mojave tribe. Historian Stephanie Wampler uses Olive’s testimony of Mary Ann’s last days to argue that both sisters were well-treated and had integrated into Mojave society. Wampler writes, “When Mary Ann was sick, the chief’s wife made sure that Olive was allowed to sit with her sister. Then, after Mary Ann died, the chief’s wife made sure that Olive was allowed to bury her sister according to her own customs and was given time to mourn for her afterward.”20 Mary Anne’s death is also important because it served as a motivating factor for Olive to return into white society and it showcases the harsh climate that the Mojave tribe faced. Olive states the girls were given as much food as possible by Topeka, but that Mary Ann and many other Mojave could simply not survive on such little portions. See also Mary Jemison Herman Lehmann Olive Oatman Frances Slocum References 1844 births 1851 deaths American Latter Day Saints Captives of Native Americans Kidnapped American children Mary Ann