On October 24, 1901, her 63rd birthday, she was the first person to get in a barrel and plummet over the falls and survive. After being found, Taylor was conscious and except for a small gash on her head, was not harmed seriously in the stunt.
For those who like true crime, here's John List. Born in Bay City and is known for murdering his whole family and evading the police for 18 years after.
The author, Nicole Beauchamp is a native of Bay City, Michigan, and received her bachelor's degree in applied science from Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan.