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Leon Ford 1910 - 1996

Leon Ford of Shreveport, Caddo County, LA was born on May 22, 1910, and died at age 85 years old on May 10, 1996.
Leon Ford
Shreveport, Caddo County, LA 71108
May 22, 1910
May 10, 1996
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Leon Ford's History: 1910 - 1996

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  • 05/22
    1910

    Birthday

    May 22, 1910
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Bossier County, Louisiana United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 38389629 Enlisted: March 1, 1943 in Shreveport Louisiana 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

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 05/10
    1996

    Death

    May 10, 1996
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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Did you know?
In 1910, in the year that Leon Ford was born, Halley's comet, which returns past the earth every 75 - 76 years was observed photographically for the first time. Two fortuitous events occurred - photography had been invented since the last time the comet had passed and the comet was relatively close. There was panic because one astronomer claimed that the gas from its tail "would impregnate the atmosphere and possibly snuff out all life on the planet." People bought gas masks, "anti-comet pills" and "anti-comet umbrellas".
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In 1936, when he was 26 years old, on November 2nd, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) debuted the world's first regular high-definition television service. The channel had a short schedule - Monday through Saturday, 3:00p to 4:00p and 9:00p to 10:00p. The first broadcast was "Opening of the BBC Television Service".
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Leon Ford's Family Tree & Friends

Leon Ford's Family Tree

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