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Gale Gillespie 1907 - 1998

Gale Gillespie of Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC was born on January 26, 1907, and died at age 91 years old on March 9, 1998.
Gale Gillespie
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC 28777
January 26, 1907
March 9, 1998
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  • 01/26
    1907

    Birthday

    January 26, 1907
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  • 03/9
    1998

    Death

    March 9, 1998
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    Cause of death
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    Gale Gillespie lived 18 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 91.
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In 1907, in the year that Gale Gillespie 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 1925, at the age of 18 years old, Gale was alive when on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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