Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Elroy Geter
Add photo

Elroy Geter 1915 - 1987

Elroy Geter of Sylacauga, Talladega County, Alabama was born on August 4, 1915, and died at age 72 years old in November 1987.
Elroy Geter
Sylacauga, Talladega County, Alabama 35150
August 4, 1915
November 1987
Male
Looking for someone else
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Elroy.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Elroy Geter's History: 1915 - 1987

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 08/4
    1915

    Birthday

    August 4, 1915
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 11/dd
    1987

    Death

    November 1987
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Elroy Geter lived 6 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 72.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Elroy

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1915, in the year that Elroy Geter was born, The Birth of a Nation opened in February. A silent film, it was the most ambitious film to date and is considered a classic. Three hours long, it starred Lillian Gish and was directed by D. W. Griffith. The movie was based on the book The Clansman and told the story of two families (one pro-Union and one pro-Confederate) and their relationship during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The KKK was shown as "a heroic force".
Did you know?
In 1922, at the age of just 7 years old, Elroy was alive when on June 22, coal miners in Herrin Illinois, were on strike (coal miners had been on strike nationally since April 1). The striking miners were outraged at the strikebreakers (scabs) that the company had brought in and laid siege to the mine. Three union workers were killed when gunfire was exchanged. The next day, union miners killed 23 strikebreakers and mine guards. No one, on either side, ever faced jail time.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Elroy Geter's Family Tree & Friends

Elroy Geter's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Elroy's Friends

Friends of Elroy Friends can be as close as family. Add Elroy's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember Elroy Geter to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top