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Opal Gillett 1908 - 2004

Opal Gillett of Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, MO was born on May 11, 1908, and died at age 96 years old on December 29, 2004.
Opal Gillett
Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, MO 64506
May 11, 1908
December 29, 2004
Female
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  • 05/11
    1908

    Birthday

    May 11, 1908
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  • 12/29
    2004

    Death

    December 29, 2004
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    Opal Gillett lived 21 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 96.
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In 1908, in the year that Opal Gillett was born, Henry Ford developed the first Model T automobile, often called the Tin Lizzy or flivver. Produced from 1908 through 1927, it first sold for $850 - which made it affordable for every middle class family. Previously, cars were the province of the upper class and the introduction of the Model T and its availability changed U.S. culture. Within days of its release, over 15,000 cars had been ordered.
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In 1925, Opal was 17 years old when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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