Frances Mary BLESSING

(b. 25 June 1924 , Hartford, Connecticut, USA d. 20 February 2017 , Hartford, Connecticut, USA )

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Frances Mary BLESSING was born 25 June 1924 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Frances Mary BLESSING was the child of Frank BLESSING and Mary Ellen STAFFORD and the grandchild of: (paternal) Carl "Charles" Theodore BLESSING and Frances Mary "Fannie" MESICK

Frances Mary BLESSING died 20 February 2017 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

photo (above) from 1941 East Hartford High School Yearbook, East Hartford, Connecticut

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1924 Birth
25 June 1924
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1927 - April 7 – Bell Telephone Co. transmits an image of Herbert Hoover (then the Secretary of Commerce), which becomes the first successful long distance demonstration of television

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

1929 - Herbert Hoover becomes President of the United States

1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

1930 Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Blessing, Frank, head, age 40, married, age at first marriage 18, b. CT, mother b. MA, father b. Germany, salesman of leather goods

Blessing, Mary E., wife, age 41, age at first marriage, 19, b. Irish Free State, parents b. Irish Free State

Blessing, Ruth E., daughter, age 20, single, b. CT, address clerk

Blessing, Esther M., daughter, age 19, single, b. CT, (cannot read occupation)

Blessing, Hazel K., daughter, age 16, single, b. CT

Blessing, Robert F., son, age 8, b. CT

Blessing, Francis M., daughter, age 5, b. CT
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1931 - March 3 – The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the United States National anthem.

1933 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President of the United States

1933 - December 5 – The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution is passed, repealing Prohibition

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1940 East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Name: Frances N Blessing
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Connecticut
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Street: Silver Lane
House Number: 262
Inferred Residence in 1935: East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 15A
Household Members:
Name Age
Mary E Blessing 51
Hazel C Blessing 26
Robert F Blessing 18
Frances N Blessing 15
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Frances Mary BLESSING - 1941 East Hartford High School yearbook

1941 East Hartford High School yearbook

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1941 - December 8 - (the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor) United States declares war on Japan (WW2)

Hartford, Connecticut, City Directory, 1942
Name: Frances M Blessing
Residence Year: 1942
Street Address: 262 Silver la EH
Residence Place: Hartford, Connecticut
Occupation: Typist
Publication Title: Hartford, Connecticut, City Directory, 1942
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1944 - D-Day, which occurred on June 6, 1944, was a pivotal World War II operation where Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. Known as Operation Overlord, it involved over 156,000 troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations. The operation aimed to liberate Western Europe from Nazi German control. The landings marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, leading to the eventual Allied victory in Europe.

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.

1945 - Harry S. Truman becomes President of the United States

1945 - On September 2, 1945, World War II officially ended with the formal surrender of Japan. The surrender ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, where Japanese officials signed the Instrument of Surrender in the presence of Allied representatives, including General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

1950 - East Hartford, Connecticut
Name: Frances M Blessing
Age: 25
Birth Date: abt 1925
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Connecticut
Marital Status: Never Married (Single)
Relation to Head of House: Head
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Dwelling Number: 33
Household Members Age Relationship
Frances M Blessing 25 Head
Mary E Blessing
61 Mother
Hazel K Blessing
37 Sister
1950 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Hartford, Connecticut, City Directory, 1950
Name: Frances M Blessing
Residence Year: 1950
Street Address: 202 Silver la EH
Residence Place: Hartford, Connecticut
Occupation: Clerk
Publication Title: Hartford, Connecticut, City Directory, 1950
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1950 - June 25 - Korean War begins when North Korean forces invade South Korea.

1953 - Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President of the United States

1953 - On July 27, 1953, the Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice agreement at Panmunjom. This ceasefire halted the conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by United Nations forces primarily from the United States. The agreement established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near the 38th parallel, effectively maintaining the pre-war boundary and creating a buffer zone between the two Koreas.

Hartford Suburban, Connecticut 1960
Name: Frances M Blessing
Residence Year: 1960
Street Address: 34 Burnbrook rd EH
Residence Place: Hartford, Connecticut
Occupation: Clerk
Publication Title: Hartford Suburban, Connecticut 1960
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1961 - John F. Kennedy becomes President of the United States

1961 - Vietnam War officially begins with 900 military advisors landing in Saigon.

1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.

1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.

In 1963, on November 22, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. The assassination shocked the nation and the world, leading to widespread mourning and a period of intense national introspection. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States shortly after Kennedy's death. The assassination sparked numerous conspiracy theories and investigations, with the Warren Commission ultimately concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination. Kennedy's death had a profound impact on American politics and society, marking the end of an era often referred to as 'Camelot.'

Hartford Suburban, Connecticut 1964
Name: Frances M Blessing
Residence Year: 1964
Street Address: 34 Burnbrook rd EH
Residence Place: Hartford, Connecticut
Occupation: Clerk
Publication Title: Hartford Suburban, Connecticut 1964
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1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

1969 - Richard M. Nixon becomes President of the United States

1969 - July 20 - Apollo 11 - Man lands on the moon

June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.

1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.

1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.

1977 - Jimmy Carter becomes President of the United States

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State occurred on May 18, triggered by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake. It caused the largest landslide in recorded history, followed by a massive lateral blast. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 250 homes, and spread ash across the U.S.

1981 - Ronald Reagan becomes President of the United States

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

1983 - The laptop computer is invented (Radio Shack Corp., United States)

1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.

1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)

1989 - George H. W. Bush becomes President of the United States

1993 - William J. Clinton becomes President of the United States

2001 - George W. Bush becomes President of the United States

2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.

United States Public Records Index
Name: F Blessing
Titles and Terms (Original):
Also Known As: Frances M Blessing
2nd Also Known As Name:
3rd Also Known As Name:
Residence Date: 15 Oct 2005-01 Oct 2007
Residence Place: Rocky Hill, Connecticut, United States
Birth Date: 25 Jun 1924
Phone Number: (203) 568-4977
Phone Number Recorded Date: 25 Mar 2008
Address: 1 Elizabeth Ct Unit 216
Address Continued: Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067
Address Date: 15 Oct 2005-01 Oct 2007
2nd Address: 1 Elizabeth Ct Unit 211
2nd Address Continued: Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067
2nd Address Date: 29 Oct 2004
3rd Address: 34 Burnbrook Rd
3rd Address Continued: East Hartford, Connecticut 06118
3rd Address Date: 01 Jul 1993-25 Mar 2008
4th Address:
4th Address Continued:
4th Address Date:
5th Address:
5th Address Continued:
5th Address Date:
6th Address:
6th Address Continued:
6th Address Date:
Possible Relatives: Robert F Blessing
Record Number: 32010697

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2009 - Barack Obama becomes President of the United States

Obituary
Frances Mary Blessing, 92, previously of Burnbrook Road, East Hartford, CT, and of Atria Greenridge Place, Rocky Hill, CT, respectively, died Monday, February 20, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital, in Hartford, CT. Born June 25, 1924, to Mary (Stafford) and Frank Blessing, Frances was a wonderful, loving, cheerful and supportive, daughter, sister, and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Frances was the one who made our family a family. Frances spent her career at Travelers Insurance Company. She was a communicant of St. Christopher Church in East Hartford, (contributing handmade crafts and ornaments for events), a member of the Grange, a supporter of CPTV, and an avid fan of the UCONN girls' basketball team. She took great joy in her flower, vegetable and fruit gardens, and visiting birds. Frances is predeceased by her sisters, Ruth Crawford of Needham, MA, Hazel Anderson of East Hartford, CT, and Esther Cody of Hartford, CT, and by her brother, Robert Blessing of East Hartford, CT. She...Read MORE...