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  • Nov 28, 1883
    Harry Nobles is born in Hatfield Point, New Brunswick. He becomes the father of Bob Nolan, a member of The Sons Of The Pioneers
    Jan 1, 1906
    Harry Nolan marries Flora Hussey. The union produces a son, Bob Nolan, who writes the western classics "Cool Water" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" as a member of The Sons Of The Pioneers
    Apr 1, 1908
    Bob Nolan, of the original Sons Of The Pioneers, is born in New Brunswick, Canada. The Sons build a career on western harmony and cowboy songs, particularly "Cool Water" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," joining the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1980
    May 25, 1928
    Bob Nolan graduates from Tucson High School in Arizona. He writes "Cool Water" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" as a member of The Sons Of The Pioneers
    Jul 7, 1928
    Bob Nolan, destined to membership in The Sons Of The Pioneers, marries Pearl Fields in Tucson, Arizona
    Sep 30, 1931
    An ad in The Los Angeles Herald seeks a yodeler for an "old-time act." Lifeguard Bob Nolan responds, landing a spot in what becomes The Sons Of The Pioneers
    Aug 10, 1934
    The Sons Of The Pioneers' Tim Spencer marries Velma Blanton in California. Bandmate Bob Nolan sings "I Love You Truly" at the ceremony; Hugh Farr plays fiddle
    Sep 5, 1935
    Gene Autry's first full-length movie, Republic Pictures' "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," debuts. It features the title song, written by Bob Nolan, and Autry's own hit, "That Silver-Haired Daddy Of Mine." Also on screen are Gabby Hayes and Smiley Burnette
    Jan 29, 1938
    "The Old Barn Dance" debuts in movie theaters. The western features Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette, as well as Autry's now-familiar horse, Champion, plus Roy Rogers, Walter Shrum, Frankie Marvin and Sons Of The Pioneers member Bob Nolan
    Feb 27, 1938
    Flora Hayes dies of pneumonia in Oregon. She was the biological mother of The Sons Of The Pioneers' Bob Nolan

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