6. | George Melvin Jr. PELTON (2.George2, 1.Alfonso1) was born on 10 Mar 1901 in MO; was christened in CO; died on 14 May 1990 in Castle Rock, Douglas, CO; was buried on 19 May 1990 in Cedar Hill, Douglas, CO. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 25856
- _UID: FD875FF68FD9406B8E0789467AD9CB0573F6
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At age 19 he was blinded in a Colorado mine explosion. His shoulder and a rm were also damaged and he convinced the doctor not to amputate. He th en taught himself to be a car mechanic and clock repairman. He had an o ld Model T Ford he took apart and put together by feel. His auto repair s hop was a small tin shed without lights. He had a rope with a series of k nots in it to help him find whatever part he needed. As cars became more c omplicated he took to repairing clocks in the mid 1960's.
George married Stella CAMPBELL on 24 Sep 1946 in Gallup, Mckinley, NM. Stella was born about 1905; died in Apr 1990 in CO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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