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Benjamin C Pigsley 1907 - 1984

Benjamin C Pigsley of West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa was born on September 5, 1907, and died at age 76 years old in January 1984.
Benjamin C Pigsley
West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa 52776
September 5, 1907
January 1984
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Benjamin C Pigsley's History: 1907 - 1984

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  • 09/5
    1907

    Birthday

    September 5, 1907
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Cass County, Iowa United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37693137 Enlisted: March 28, 1944 in Cp Dodge Herrold Iowa Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 01/dd
    1984

    Death

    January 1984
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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In 1907, in the year that Benjamin C Pigsley was born, the Monongah coal mining disaster occurred on December 6th, happening at the Fairmont Coal Company’s No. 6 and No. 8 mines.. Over 361 miners were killed. Because there was no breathing apparatus at the time to help rescuers, recovery efforts were greatly hampered. It is considered the worst mining disaster in American history and led to government oversight in mining practices.
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In 1925, at the age of 18 years old, Benjamin was alive when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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