William Robert John
NELSON
(b.
6 July 1874
,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
d.
abt. 1953
,
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
)
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William Robert John NELSON was born 6 July 1874 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
William Robert John NELSON was the child of Andrew NELSON and Sarah Dorothy "Dolly" ARCHIBALDSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William Robert John married Margaret Maud FAIRCLOUGH 19 August 1903 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Margaret Maud FAIRCLOUGH was born 10 December 1880 in China Point, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Margaret Maud died abt. 1961 in Porquis Junction, Ontario, Canada. Margaret Maud was the child of Henry FAIRCLOUGH and Isolono Sarah Marie INGS.
William Robert John NELSON died abt. 1953 in Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
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Margaret Maud FAIRCLOUGH-- Date: 19 August 1903 Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Margaret Maud FAIRCLOUGH was the child of Henry FAIRCLOUGH and Isolono Sarah Marie INGS
Children of William Robert John NELSON and Margaret Maud FAIRCLOUGH:
Kathleen NELSON (b.February 24, 1914, Debuc, Saskatchewan, Canada d. February 24, 2001, Englehart, Ontario, Canada)
m. Thomas Henry (Harry) SEATON 18 February 1943
Margaret Maud FAIRCLOUGH-- Date: 19 August 1903 Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaMargaret Maud FAIRCLOUGH was the child of Henry FAIRCLOUGH and Isolono Sarah Marie INGS
Children of William Robert John NELSON and Margaret Maud FAIRCLOUGH:
Kathleen NELSON (b.February 24, 1914, Debuc, Saskatchewan, Canada d. February 24, 2001, Englehart, Ontario, Canada)m. Thomas Henry (Harry) SEATON 18 February 1943
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1874 Birth 6 July 1874
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1878 - October 17 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)1887 - June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park. 1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1891 - June 16 - John Abbott becomes Prime Minister of Canada1892 - December 5 - John Sparrow David Thompson becomes Prime Minister of Canada1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1901 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England
1903 Marriage / PartnerWilliam Robert John NELSON and Margaret Maud FAIRCLOUGH 19 August 1903, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
He was 29 years old.
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.1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1914 Birth of ChildKathleen NELSON was born February 24, 1914, Debuc, Saskatchewan, Canada
William Robert John was 39 years old.
1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - October 23 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1936 - January 20 - Edward VIII becomes King of England1936 - December 11 - George VI becomes King of England 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 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.1948 - November 15 - Louis St. Laurent becomes Prime Minister of Canada1952 - February 6 - Elizabeth II becomes Queen of England
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