George Washington Story (1843 – 1903)

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My second great-grandfather George Washington Story was born in August 1843 to Gilford Dudley Story and his second wife Nancy Jane Story nee Womack. George was born in Shawneetown, Gallatin County, Illinois, USA. He was the fourth of Dudley’s and Nancy’s nine children. George Washington Story married his first wife and my second great-grandmother Malinda Davis on November 26, 1863,

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Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Histoire

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Many Zimmermans always believed my great-grandfather Parker L. Zimmerman was married five times. Cependant, Parker was married three times to Victoria Harris, Mellie Bollinger and Lydia Margaret “Dollie” Histoire. It was actually Parker’ sister-in-law Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Histoire, who was married five times. Mandy was born in Illinois on July 16, 1877 à George Washington Story et Malinda Davis bien que

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George Baptiste’s Heartbreak

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During February 1901, St. Louis professional wrestler and local businessman George Baptiste reluctantly filed for divorce from his wife, Nellie May Baptiste, alleging desertion. It was actually the second time, Baptiste filed for divorce from Mrs. Baptiste. During the summer of 1896, Baptiste was vacationing in Millford, Connecticut. The 31-year-old was a powerful swimmer and all-around athlete in addition to

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Robert Creed tue des coucous’ Chef

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Avant de lire Gangs of St. Louis: Hommes de respect par Daniel Waugh, Je connaissais et j'ai écrit sur Robert Creed et son frère Thomas assassinant St.. George Geisler, policier de Louis, le jour d'Halloween 1920. Ce que je ne savais pas, c'est que Robert Creed était membre du Cuckoo Gang., une organisation criminelle ultra violente dans les années 1920. Robert Creed était le

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Terrible Terry Wins Bantam Title

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“Terrible” Terry McGovern earned a reputation as one of the most powerful punchers in the history of the lighter divisions of professional boxing. McGovern weighed between 112 and 126 livres. Unlike his fellow smaller fighters, who overwhelmed their opponents with punching volume, McGovern possessed exceptional knockout power. McGovern proved his power on Tuesday, September 12, 1899, when he fought British

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