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Benson Conway 1917 - 1978

Benson Conway was born on January 24, 1917, and died at age 61 years old in June 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Benson Conway.
Benson Conway
January 24, 1917
June 1978
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  • 01/24
    1917

    Birthday

    January 24, 1917
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    Unknown
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  • 06/dd
    1978

    Death

    June 1978
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Benson Conway lived 12 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 61.
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In 1917, in the year that Benson Conway was born, it is believed that a worldwide influenza pandemic began in Asia. By 1920, it is estimated that 50 - 100 million died throughout the world (3 - 5% of the population). In the U.S. alone, 500,000 perished from what came to be called the Spanish Flu or the 1918 flu.
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In 1935, Benson was 18 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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