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Wilburn B Wilson 1914 - 2004

Wilburn B Wilson of Paris, Henry County, TN was born on November 14, 1914, and died at age 89 years old on August 17, 2004.
Wilburn B Wilson
Paris, Henry County, TN 38242
November 14, 1914
August 17, 2004
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Wilburn B Wilson's History: 1914 - 2004

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  • 11/14
    1914

    Birthday

    November 14, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Henry County, Tennessee United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34140979 Enlisted: June 12, 1941 in Ft Oglethorpe Georgia Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Welders And Flame Cutters
  • 08/17
    2004

    Death

    August 17, 2004
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1914, in the year that Wilburn B Wilson was born, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. Anna Jarvis had championed a Mother's Day for years but Congress had joked a few years earlier that then they would have to proclaim a "Mother-in-law's Day" as well. The President who championed a woman's right to vote also created a day in their honor.
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In 1935, Wilburn was 21 years old when 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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