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Florence Dorsey 1893 - 1979

Florence Dorsey of Pineville, Rapides County, Louisiana was born on May 25, 1893, and died at age 86 years old in October 1979.
Florence Dorsey
Pineville, Rapides County, Louisiana 71360
May 25, 1893
October 1979
Female
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Florence Dorsey's History: 1893 - 1979

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    1893

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    May 25, 1893
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  • 10/dd
    1979

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    October 1979
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    Florence Dorsey lived 16 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 86.
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In 1893, in the year that Florence Dorsey was born, a songbook, called Song Stories for the Kindergarten, was published by sisters Patty and Mildred Hill. One of the songs included in the book was "Good Morning to All" - later the lyrics were changed and it became "Happy Birthday to You".
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In 1900, she was just 7 years old when 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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