Brief Life History of Bruce Edmond
When Bruce Edmond Behel was born on 8 December 1916, in Oklahoma, United States, his father, William Edmond Behel, was 23 and his mother, Sylvia Leota Fugit, was 22. He died on 16 February 1985, at the age of 68.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Bruce Edmond? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (22)
- Bruce E Bekel in household of William E Bekel, "United States Census, 1920"
- Bruce E Behel, "United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"
- Bruce E Behel, "United States Social Security Death Index"
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1917
U.S. intervenes in World War I, rejects membership of League of Nations.
1917 · The Green Corn Rebellion
A farmer’s revolt known as the Green Corn Rebellion resulted due to frustration toward landowners and local authorities. A small group of wealthy landowners obtained property by fraudulent means which forced many Oklahoma farmers into a tenancy in 1917. Many farmers joined the Working Class Union who became hostile toward county officials. Hundreds of men gathered on the farm of John Spears in Sasakwa where they planned to march to Washington to repeal the draft act and end the war. Their plan included eating green corn and beef along the way, which gave the rebellion its name. An informer alerted authorities and their effort was halted as several groups collided with the rebels, firing shots into the air. The men scattered, three were killed, over 400 were arrested, and 150 were convicted and received federal prison sentences.
1935 · The FBI is Established
The Bureau of Investigation's name was changed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to help citizens know that the Government is helping protect from threats both domestically and abroad.
Name Meaning
Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel ).
Americanized form of German Behl or perhaps Böhl (see Boehl and Boehle ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.