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George L Jr Cowan 1920 - 1988

George L Cowan of Shelby, Bolivar County, MS was born on October 18, 1920, and died at age 67 years old on February 10, 1988.
George L Cowan
Shelby, Bolivar County, MS 38774
October 18, 1920
February 10, 1988
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George L Cowan's History: 1920 - 1988

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  • 10/18
    1920

    Birthday

    October 18, 1920
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Bolivar County, Mississippi United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34621525 Enlisted: February 10, 1943 in Cp Shelby Mississippi 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
  • 02/10
    1988

    Death

    February 10, 1988
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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In 1920, in the year that George L Jr Cowan was born, the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, passed both Houses of Congress and was sent to the States to ratify. In August, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the Amendment and it became law eight days later. Mississippi ratified it in 1984.
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In 1935, George was just 15 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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