Researching Lester Picker
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 190 people with the Picker surname? In that year Picker was ranked number 3389 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Lester means "From Leicester" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Lester Picker on Ancestry
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| Did you know that there are currently 221 people with the Picker surname in the UK? Picker is now ranked number 3834 for popularity in the UK. |
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Some Famous People called Lester Picker
Lester Picker
Lester Picker (September 26, 1905 – May 10, 1930) was an American amateur radio operator famous in the early 1920s. Picker achieved fame when he fell when erecting an aerial for his radio. He broke his neck as a result of the fall and was paralyzed. Picker, who operated under the call signs of 6AJH and 6ZH and lived in San Diego, California, was also the District Superintendent for the American Radio Relay League.
Prior to his fall, Picker was slated to graduate high school. By the use of his radio he was able to graduate from Roosevelt Memorial High School in San Diego.
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