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Morris Raymer "Dinger" Daugherty


Dec 22, 1894

Morris Raymer "Dinger" Daugherty is born in New Martinsville, WV.

Jul 13, 1918

"Dinger" Daugherty has both legs and his right arm amputated in a railroad accident. Afterward, he is fitted with prosthetic legs.

Jul, 1928

"Dinger" Daugherty flies to New York's Roosevelt Field with plans to fly the Atlantic Ocean. Airport authorities ground his plane, but he makes the New York Times and becomes a celebrity.

Aug 06, 1964

"Dinger" Daugherty dies in New Martinsville at age 69.


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