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Goree Jr Hightower 1927 - 1990

Goree Jr Hightower Jr of Huntsville, Walker County, TX was born on April 12, 1927, and died at age 62 years old on March 23, 1990.

Goree Jr Hightower Jr

Huntsville, Walker County, TX 77340

April 12, 1927

March 23, 1990

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04/12

1927

Birthday

April 12, 1927

Birthdate

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Ethnicity & Family History

Negro, Citizen
Nationality & Locations

Walker County, Texas Walker County, Texas United States
Early Life & Education

Grammar School
Military Service

Military serial#: 38753974 Enlisted: November 29, 1945 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

Farm Hands, General Farms
03/23

1990

Death

March 23, 1990

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

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Goree Jr Hightower lived 8 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 62.

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In 1927, in the year that Goree Jr Hightower was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".

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In 1935, by the time this person was only 8 years old, 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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Goree Jr Hightower Apr 12, 1927 - Mar 23, 1990

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