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Dewly Boykin 1900 - 1978

Dewly Boykin of Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina was born on February 15, 1900, and died at age 78 years old in August 1978.
Dewly Boykin
Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina 27886
February 15, 1900
August 1978
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Dewly Boykin's History: 1900 - 1978

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  • 02/15
    1900

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    February 15, 1900
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  • 08/dd
    1978

    Death

    August 1978
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    Dewly Boykin lived 8 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 78.
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In 1900, in the year that Dewly Boykin was born, when Floradora opened on Broadway. A huge success in London - opening in 1899 and running for 455 performances - the musical was even more successful in New York - running for 552 performances. The "Floradora girls" were the hit of the show - a "sextette of tall, gorgeous damsels, clad in pink walking costumes, black picture hats and carrying frilly parasols who swished onto the stage and captivated New York for no other reason than they were utterly stunning" ("tall and gorgeous" translated to 5'4"). A sensation, each Floradora girl was said to have married a millionaire.
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In 1913, Dewly was merely 13 years old when the 17th Amendment, establishing the direct election of U.S. Senators, was adopted. Previously, Senators were elected by state legislatures. As early as 1826, a call to elect senators through popular vote was championed and previous to the 17th amendment, two states had already changed their process. Governors are still able to appoint senators to vacant seats until an election can be held.
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