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Purvis Harrington 1908 - 1955

Purvis Harrington was born on October 27, 1908, and died at age 46 years old in September 1955. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Purvis Harrington.
Purvis Harrington
October 27, 1908
September 1955
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Purvis Harrington's History: 1908 - 1955

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  • 10/27
    1908

    Birthday

    October 27, 1908
    Birthdate
    Unknown
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  • 09/dd
    1955

    Death

    September 1955
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Purvis Harrington lived 27 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 46.
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In 1908, in the year that Purvis Harrington was born, Henry Ford developed the first Model T automobile, often called the Tin Lizzy or flivver. Produced from 1908 through 1927, it first sold for $850 - which made it affordable for every middle class family. Previously, cars were the province of the upper class and the introduction of the Model T and its availability changed U.S. culture. Within days of its release, over 15,000 cars had been ordered.
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In 1911, at the age of just 3 years old, Purvis was alive when the first Indianapolis 500 was run in May. Ray Harroun was the winner - he was an engineer and had retired from racing but he came back for this race. After the race, he retired for good. The purse was $27,550 - the largest offered up to that time - and Harroun received $10,000 for first place. His average time was 74.602 mph.
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