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Troy Staples 1918 - 1976

Troy Staples of Longview, Gregg County, Texas was born on May 27, 1918, and died at age 57 years old in March 1976.
Troy Staples
Longview, Gregg County, Texas 75601
May 27, 1918
March 1976
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Troy Staples' History: 1918 - 1976

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  • 05/27
    1918

    Birthday

    May 27, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Smith County, Texas United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 38055471 Enlisted: April 3, 1941 in Houston Texas Military branch: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Farm Hands, General Farms
  • 03/dd
    1976

    Death

    March 1976
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1918, in the year that Troy Staples was born, following European countries, Daylight Saving Time went into effect in the United States in March. It was an effort to conserve fuel needed to produce electric power. This was a war effort and proved unpopular so in most areas of the United States, Daylight Saving Time ended after World War I. It returned during World War II.
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In 1935, Troy was 17 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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Troy Staples' Family Tree

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