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Jessie Williams 1886 - 1972

Jessie Williams of High Springs, Alachua County, Florida was born on June 12, 1886, and died at age 85 years old in March 1972.
Jessie Williams
High Springs, Alachua County, Florida 32643
June 12, 1886
March 1972
Female
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Jessie Williams' History: 1886 - 1972

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    1886

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    June 12, 1886
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  • 03/dd
    1972

    Death

    March 1972
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    Jessie Williams lived 15 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 85.
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In 1886, in the year that Jessie Williams was born, on May 4th, a general strike began in Chicago. Workers were striking for an 8 hour workday and in protest of the killing - by police - of several workers the day before. When an unknown person threw a dynamite bomb, the strike became violent. Seven policemen were killed as well as 4 civilians. It became known as the Haymarket Riot and eventually resulted in an 8 hourwork day as well as commemorations on May 1st for worker's rights.
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In 1947, at the age of 61 years old, Jessie was alive when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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