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Ray W Root 1925 - 2002

Ray W Root of Freedom, Santa Cruz County, CA was born on May 28, 1925, and died at age 77 years old on July 9, 2002.
Ray W Root
Freedom, Santa Cruz County, CA 95019
May 28, 1925
July 9, 2002
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Ray W Root's History: 1925 - 2002

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  • 05/28
    1925

    Birthday

    May 28, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Fresno County, California United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39429907 Enlisted: January 17, 1945 in San Francisco California Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    General Farmers
  • 07/9
    2002

    Death

    July 9, 2002
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1925, in the year that Ray W Root was born, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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In 1934, Ray was merely 9 years old when on July 22nd, gangster John Dillinger was killed in Chicago. His gang had robbed banks and police stations, among other charges, and he was being hunted by J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI - although many in the public saw him as a "Robin Hood". A madam from a brothel in which he was hiding became an informer for the FBI and, after a shootout with FBI agents, Dillinger was shot and died.
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