Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of George P Makas
Add photo

George P Makas 1922 - 2009

George P Makas of Huntley, McHenry County, IL was born on May 19, 1922, and died at age 87 years old on June 11, 2009.
George P Makas
Huntley, McHenry County, IL 60142
May 19, 1922
June 11, 2009
Male
Looking for someone else
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers George.
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.

George P Makas' History: 1922 - 2009

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 05/19
    1922

    Birthday

    May 19, 1922
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 06/11
    2009

    Death

    June 11, 2009
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    George P Makas lived 18 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 87.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about George

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1922, in the year that George P Makas was born, 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.
Did you know?
In 1935, he was only 13 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.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

George Makas' Family Tree & Friends

George Makas' Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

George's Friends

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

Connect with others who remember George Makas 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