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William Swyear 1900 - 1997

William Swyear of New Athens, Saint Clair County, IL was born on May 25, 1900, and died at age 97 years old on July 5, 1997.
William Swyear
New Athens, Saint Clair County, IL 62264
May 25, 1900
July 5, 1997
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William Swyear's History: 1900 - 1997

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  • 05/25
    1900

    Birthday

    May 25, 1900
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Randolph County, Illinois United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36437034 Enlisted: November 20, 1942 in Peoria Illinois Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa 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

    Semiskilled Miners, And Mining-machine Operators
  • 07/5
    1997

    Death

    July 5, 1997
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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Did you know?
In 1900, in the year that William Swyear was born, a massive hurricane, known as the Great Galveston hurricane, hit Galveston Texas. Winds hit up to 145 miles an hour (category 4) and it remains the single most deadly event in U.S. history. Between 6,000 and 12,000 died (most estimates are around 8,000 dead). The population of Galveston at the time was about 36,000 people in 1900.
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In 1927, when he was 27 years old, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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