John Mackenzie JOHNSTON

(b. 21 January 1898 , Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 3 June 1986 , Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA )

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John Mackenzie JOHNSTON was born 21 January 1898 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

John Mackenzie JOHNSTON was the child of Edwin Wilson JOHNSTON and Barbara Ann MACKENZIE and the grandchild of: (paternal) William G JOHNSTON and Emily MOFFATT (maternal) John MCKENZIE and Barbara MCPHERSON

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

John Mackenzie married Constance SMITH 21 July 1921 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Constance SMITH was born 30 September 1892 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Constance died 11 November 1966 in Paxton, Massachusetts, USA. Constance was the child of Thomas SMITH and Annie SMALL.

John Mackenzie JOHNSTON died 3 June 1986 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA.
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John Mackenzie JOHNSTON married

Constance SMITH-- Date: 21 July 1921 Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Constance SMITH was the child of Thomas SMITH and Annie SMALL

Name: John Mackenzie Johnston
Gender: Male
Spouse:
Constance Smith
Marriage Date: 2 Jul 1921
Marriage Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
URL: vitalstats.gov.mb.ca

Children of John Mackenzie JOHNSTON and Constance SMITH:

Margaruite "Peg" Constance JOHNSTON (b.12 June 1922, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada d. 21 November 2004, Holden, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Harold William BRANDES 9 January 1945

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1898 Birth
21 January 1898
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

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.

1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)

1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1921 Marriage / Partner
John Mackenzie JOHNSTON and Constance SMITH 21 July 1921, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

He was 23 years old.

1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1922 Birth of Child
Margaruite "Peg" Constance JOHNSTON was born 12 June 1922, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

John Mackenzie was 24 years old.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

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

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

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

1930 - Worcester, Massachusetts
Name: John M Johnston
Birth Year: abt 1898
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 32
Birthplace: Canada
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Map of Home: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Street Address: Clark Street
Ward of City: 2
Block: 50
House Number: 86
Dwelling Number: 30
Family Number: 35
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 6500
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 23
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Birthplace: Canada
Language Spoken: English
Immigration Year: 1926
Naturalization: Alien
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Draftsman
Industry: Bridge co
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
John M Johnston 32 Head
Constance Johnston
35 Wife
Margarite C Johnston
7 Daughter
John M Johnston
4 Son
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)

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

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

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 - Leicester, Massachusetts
Name: J Mac Kenzie Johnstone
[J Mackenzie Johnstone]
Age: 41
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1899
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Canada English
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Leicester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Map of Home in 1940: Leicester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Street: Marshall Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Leicester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Leicester
Citizenship: Naturalized
Sheet Number: 14B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 260
Father's Birthplace: Canada English
Mother's Birthplace: Canada English
Occupation: Const Engineer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 2000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 3000
Income Other Sources: Yes
Native Language: English
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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

World War II Draft Registration
Name: John Mackenzie Johnston
Race: White
Age: 44
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1898
Birth Place: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Residence Place: Leicester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Spencer, Massachusetts, USA
Employer: American Steel & Wire Co
Weight: 190
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'' 111/ 2'
Next of Kin: Constance Johnston
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Mackenzie Johnston
FamilySearch.org. U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947.
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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.

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

1966 Death of Spouse/Partner
Constance SMITH died 11 November 1966, Paxton, Massachusetts, USA

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

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.

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)

Death
Name: John M Johnston
Race: White
Age at Death: 88
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1898
Death Date: 3 Jun 1986
Death Place: Pinellas, Florida, United States

Ancestry.com. Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
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Grave

Mooreland Cemetery Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

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Obituary
JOHNSTON, JOHN M., of 9301 49th St. N, Pinellas Park, died Tuesday (June 3, 1986) at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Nova Scotia, he came here in 1970 from Massachusetts, where he was an engineer for the U.S. Steel Co. He was a 50-year member of Isaiah Thomas Masonic Lodge in Worcester, Mass. Survivors include his wife Madeleine; a son John M. Jr., Guilford, Conn.; a daughter Margaruite Brandes, Holden, Mass.; two sisters, Margaruite and Emily Johnston of Tampa; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Tampa Bay Times
St. Petersburg, Florida
June 4, 1986

John is buried at: Mooreland Cemetery Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Added: 2/23/2021 11:21:26 AM - Updated: 7/7/2025 5:33:21 PM