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William T. “Willie” Egan

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William T. “Willie” Egan

Birth
St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Death
31 Oct 1921 (aged 37)
St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Burial
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Plot
Section 12
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Gangster. Brother to Thomas Egan, Willie Egan took over the Egan's Rats upon his brother's death. He lasted only two years on top before he was murdered on Halloween night, 1921 outside his Franklin Avenue saloon. Egan's killers were thought to be members of the rival Hogan Gang. Upon Willie's death, the mob was taken over by William "Dint" Colbeck.
Gangster. Brother to Thomas Egan, Willie Egan took over the Egan's Rats upon his brother's death. He lasted only two years on top before he was murdered on Halloween night, 1921 outside his Franklin Avenue saloon. Egan's killers were thought to be members of the rival Hogan Gang. Upon Willie's death, the mob was taken over by William "Dint" Colbeck.

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  • Created by: Dennis Rice
  • Added: Aug 21, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21061371/william_t-egan: accessed ), memorial page for William T. “Willie” Egan (7 Jun 1884–31 Oct 1921), Find a Grave Memorial ID 21061371, citing Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Dennis Rice (contributor 46501624).