Brief Life History of James Wesley
James Wesley Boone was born about 1905, in North Carolina, United States. He married Betty Ranson about 1930, in North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. He died before May 2003, in his hometown.
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- James W Boone in entry for David M Boone, "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
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World Events (8)
1906 · Saving Food Labels
The first of many consumer protection laws which ban foreign and interstate traffic in mislabeled food and drugs. It requires that ingredients be placed on the label.
1918 · Fort Bragg Established
Named after Confederate General Braxton Bragg, Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina was established on September 4, 1918. It was used as one of three training camps used during WWI.
1931
The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the national anthem.
Name Meaning
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Bohon in La Manche, France, of obscure etymology.
English (of Norman origin): from Middle English bon(e), boun, Old French bon ‘good’. Compare Bone 1.
Dutch: variant of Boon .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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