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Elsie Burkeen 1913 - 1987

Elsie Burkeen of Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee was born on August 7, 1913, and died at age 73 years old in July 1987.
Elsie Burkeen
Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee 38008
August 7, 1913
July 1987
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Elsie Burkeen's History: 1913 - 1987

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  • 08/7
    1913

    Birthday

    August 7, 1913
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  • 07/dd
    1987

    Death

    July 1987
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Elsie Burkeen lived 5 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 73.
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In 1913, in the year that Elsie Burkeen was born, ratified in February the 16th Amendment, establishing a Federal income tax, became law. Previously, customs duties (tariffs) and excise taxes were the primary sources of federal revenue. With the passage of the 16th Amendment, incomes of couples exceeding $4,000, as well as those of single persons earning $3,000 or more, were subject to a 1% Federal tax (that would be about $98,000 and $74,000 now). Rates rose to 7% for incomes over half a million dollars. Less than 1% of the population was subject to income tax.
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In 1927, by the time she was just 14 years old, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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