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Famous People from
Floyd County, Texas.
George J. Eade
| Born in Lockney, Texas October 27, 1921, the future
4-Star General began
his military career in 1942 when he was awarded
his pilot wings and commissioned as a second
lieutenant in the Army Air Corps in September.
He flew 37 combat missions as a B-29 pilot
during World War II in the European Theater of
Operations. He served as a four-star general as
Deputy Commander in Chief of the United States
European Command from 1973 to 1975 when he
retired. General George J. Eade died August 26, 2018 at age
96. |
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Resources:
West Texas History & Memories
Early Life in Texas
County by County
Books about Texas People
and Places
Amazing People from Texas
County by County
Texas History
in the 19th Century (Amazon)
Vintage Texas Photos
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Books About Floyd County People and Places
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Floyd County Unclaimed Estates
These Deceased Residents of Floyd County Left a total $5,951 in
Unclaimed Money for their heirs. Please share this with your family
and friends from Floydada and Lockney to let
them know how to claim their inheritance from the Texas
Comptroller's Office. . .
see the list |
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Floyd County Treasures
Rare Artifacts, Memorabilia, Ancestry and History Records from Floydada, Lockney, Aiken, Barwise, Dougherty and South Plains, Texas
See
All Floyd County Treasures (eBay) |
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