immigrant - Canada to US  male ancestor  Harold Burton  MACDONALD

  (b. August 4, 1898 Lower Macaan, Nova Scotia, Canada   d. March 23,1987 Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey, USA )  
Age: 88
Cause of Death: Intra cerebral hemorrhage

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Harold Burton MACDONALD was born August 4, 1898 in Lower Macaan, Nova Scotia, Canada

Harold Burton MACDONALD was the child of Robert Brown MACDONALD   and   Minnie Jane BLENKHORN and the grandchild of: (paternal)  Charles Dewolfe MACDONALD and Selina Elizabeth REID (maternal)  Job Seaman BLENKHORN and Celesta Jane TINGLEY

Harold Burton was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1920.

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Harold Burton  married  Dorothy Anna MACDONALD 18 July 1926 in Russell, Massachusetts, USA .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Dorothy Anna MACDONALD  was born March 14, 1903 in Kent, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada.  Dorothy Anna died November 27, 1975 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA (Wyben).  Dorothy Anna was the child of Frederick James SYMES and Eliza Jane BROWN.

Harold Burton MACDONALD died March 23,1987 in Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.





Died at Mountainside Hospital

Board of Health death certificate, 25 Grove Ave, Verona NJ


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Occupation

Harold Burton MACDONALD was a Strathmore paper Company, factory worker.

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Harold Burton MACDONALD married flag female ancestor Dorothy Anna MACDONALD-- Date: 18 July 1926 Place: Russell, Massachusetts, USA
Dorothy Anna MACDONALD was the child of Frederick James SYMES and Eliza Jane BROWN




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birth1898 Birth
August 4, 1898
Lower Macaan, Nova Scotia, Canada
Invention In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
marriage1926 Marriage / Partner
Harold Burton MACDONALD and Dorothy Anna MACDONALD 18 July 1926, Russell, Massachusetts, USA

He was 27 years old.
1931 Birth of Child
Minnie Jane Macdonald LALIBERTE was born 20 April 1931, Westfield, Massachusetts, USA (Wyben)

Harold Burton was 32 years old.
Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
Invention 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Invention 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.
Invention 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.
1975 Death of Spouse/Partner
Dorothy Anna MACDONALD died November 27, 1975, Westfield, Massachusetts, USA (Wyben)
News1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
death1987 Death
March 23,1987
Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey, USA

He died at the age of 88.

Harold is buried at: Russell Cemetery, Russell, MA
Added: 10/6/2020 8:53:11 PM - Updated: 3/5/2025 11:14:13 AM

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