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Burton H Nelson 1907 - 1978

Burton H Nelson of Sheridan, La Salle County, Illinois was born on May 6, 1907, and died at age 71 years old in October 1978.
Burton H Nelson
Sheridan, La Salle County, Illinois 60551
May 6, 1907
October 1978
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Burton H Nelson's History: 1907 - 1978

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  • 05/6
    1907

    Birthday

    May 6, 1907
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36064829 Enlisted: July 30, 1942 in Peoria Illinois Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa 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

    General Farmers
  • 10/dd
    1978

    Death

    October 1978
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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In 1907, in the year that Burton H Nelson 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 1919, at the age of just 12 years old, Burton was alive when in January, Nebraska was the 36th state to ratify the 18th Amendment, making it the law of the land. The 18th Amendment established Prohibition - a law against the production, transport, and sale of alcohol. Private consumption and possession were not prohibited. Several months later, the Volstead Act was passed, creating laws to enforce the Amendment. Bootlegging and bathtub gin followed.
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