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Bessie Rougas 1913 - 2004

Bessie Rougas of Pueblo, Pueblo County, CO was born on April 5, 1913, and died at age 91 years old on September 11, 2004.
Bessie Rougas
Pueblo, Pueblo County, CO 81004
April 5, 1913
September 11, 2004
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Bessie Rougas' History: 1913 - 2004

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  • 04/5
    1913

    Birthday

    April 5, 1913
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  • 09/11
    2004

    Death

    September 11, 2004
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    Cause of death
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    Bessie Rougas lived 12 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 91.
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In 1913, in the year that Bessie Rougas was born, ratified in February the 16th Amendment, establishing a Federal income tax, became law. Previously, customs duties (tariffs) and excise taxes were the primary sources of federal revenue. With the passage of the 16th Amendment, incomes of couples exceeding $4,000, as well as those of single persons earning $3,000 or more, were subject to a 1% Federal tax (that would be about $98,000 and $74,000 now). Rates rose to 7% for incomes over half a million dollars. Less than 1% of the population was subject to income tax.
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In 1947, Bessie was 34 years old when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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