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Edward Eury
July 4th 1923 – February 20th 1943

Edward and his father Josephus at the Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston NC

Into the Life
Edward L. Eury was born on July 4, 1923, in Norwood, Stanly, North Carolina, to Josephus Sanford Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. His mother, Rosa, passed away in August 1933 when Edward was just 10 years old. Edward was disabled and as a result, his father placed him in the Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston, North Carolina. Edward tragically passed away at the age of 19 on February 20, 1943, due to epilepsy.

Death Certificate
Father: Josephus Eury
Mother: Rosa Agnes Hill
Brothers: Leonard, Lester, Hugh, Paul, Willie, Joe Jr, Lawson, Craig
Sisters: Mary Velma, Nannie (died at age 2), Lela
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Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston NC
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