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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Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt Available

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“Don’t break my leg!” As the two muscular men struggled in the center of the ring, the man on top continued to work on the downed man’s legs. Again, the man on bottom yelled, “Please don’t break my leg!” Bhreathnaigh Frank Gotch ar a rival George Hackenschmidt, who was writhing in obvious pain. Despite a severe knee injury, Hack

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Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Scéal

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

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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 Maraíonn Cuach’ Ceannaire

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Sula léann tú Gangs of St. Louis: Fir Meas le Daniel Waugh, Bhí aithne agam agus scríobh mé faoi Robert Creed agus a dheartháir Thomas ag dúnmharú St. Oifigeach Póilíní Louis George Geisler ar Lá Oíche Shamhna 1920. An rud nach raibh a fhios agam go raibh Robert Creed ina bhall den Cuckoo Gang, eagraíocht choiriúil an-fhoréigneach sna 1920idí. Ba é Robert Creed an

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