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Gertrude Waalkes 1907 - 1986

Gertrude Waalkes of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan was born on February 28, 1907, and died at age 79 years old in December 1986.
Gertrude Waalkes
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan 49509
February 28, 1907
December 1986
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Gertrude Waalkes' History: 1907 - 1986

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  • 02/28
    1907

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    February 28, 1907
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  • 12/dd
    1986

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    December 1986
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    Gertrude Waalkes lived 4 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 79.
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In 1907, in the year that Gertrude Waalkes was born, the Monongah coal mining disaster occurred on December 6th, happening at the Fairmont Coal Company’s No. 6 and No. 8 mines.. Over 361 miners were killed. Because there was no breathing apparatus at the time to help rescuers, recovery efforts were greatly hampered. It is considered the worst mining disaster in American history and led to government oversight in mining practices.
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In 1939, Gertrude was 32 years old when on the 1st of September, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. On September 17th, the Soviet Union invaded Poland as well. Poland expected help from France and the United Kingdom, since they had a pact with both. But no help came. By October 6th, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany held full control of the previously Polish lands. Eventually, the invasion of Poland lead to World War II.
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