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James R Torrey 1899 - 1981

James R Torrey of Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY was born on October 4, 1899, and died at age 81 years old in January 1981.
James R Torrey
Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY 14701
October 4, 1899
January 1981
Male
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James R Torrey's History: 1899 - 1981

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  • 10/4
    1899

    Birthday

    October 4, 1899
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Chautauqua County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 32553314 Enlisted: October 17, 1942 in Buffalo New York 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
  • Professional Career

    Weavers, Textile
  • 01/dd
    1981

    Death

    January 1981
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1899, in the year that James R Torrey was born, on February 4th, the Philippine–American War began. The Philippines objected to the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1898, that transferred possession of the Philippines from Spain to the U.S. Filipinos began a fight for independence and fighting between U.S. forces and those of the Philippine Republic broke out. On June 2nd, the Philippines officially declared war on the United States.
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In 1913, at the age of only 14 years old, James was alive when ratified in February the 16th Amendment, establishing a Federal income tax, became law. Previously, customs duties (tariffs) and excise taxes were the primary sources of federal revenue. With the passage of the 16th Amendment, incomes of couples exceeding $4,000, as well as those of single persons earning $3,000 or more, were subject to a 1% Federal tax (that would be about $98,000 and $74,000 now). Rates rose to 7% for incomes over half a million dollars. Less than 1% of the population was subject to income tax.
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