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Ortwein, O. Dennis

Dennis Ortwein was raised in a small town in Montana called Harlowton, the second oldest of seven children. He arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1956. Once in Las Vegas, Ortwein taught for a while, served as principal, and was involved in creating programs that helped integrate schools. He was also involved with his church choir, the entertainment industry in early Las Vegas, above-ground testing at the Nevada Test Site, and anti-nuclear protests.

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George, Hampton Ellis, 1857-1907

Hampton Ellis George was born on January 18, 1857 in Yates City, Illinois to Ellis and Malita George. George moved to Los Angeles, California and managed salt mines and real estate in early Las Vegas, Nevada. Hampton George married Sadie Bell Kiel on November 28, 1887 and passed away on August 25, 1907 at the age of 50.

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"Hampton Ellis George." Geni. Last modified January 18, 2017. Accessed May 19, 2020. https://www.geni.com/people/Hampton-George/6000000052982270253.

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