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Edgar Ridley 1923 - 1989

Edgar Ridley of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on January 22, 1923, and died at age 66 years old on May 21, 1989. Edgar Ridley was buried at Houston National Cemetery Section K Site 192 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, in Houston.
Edgar Ridley
Houston, Harris County, TX 77028
January 22, 1923
May 21, 1989
Male
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Edgar Ridley's History: 1923 - 1989

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  • 01/22
    1923

    Birthday

    January 22, 1923
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Harris County, Texas United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 38420154 Enlisted: April 2, 1943 in Houston Texas 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
  • 05/21
    1989

    Death

    May 21, 1989
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Houston National Cemetery Section K Site 192 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, in Houston, Tx 77038
    Burial location
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In 1923, in the year that Edgar Ridley was born, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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In 1937, he was just 14 years old when on May 28th, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge opened to cars. Taking 5 years to build, the 4,200-foot-long suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time - 11 men died during construction. The "international orange" color was chosen because it resisted rust and fading. To the present, it is the symbol of the City that is known throughout the world.
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