William Gabriel
POITRAS
(b.
6 September 1878
,
Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick, Canada
d.
22 February 1965
,
Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada
)
Age: 86
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William Gabriel POITRAS was born 6 September 1878 in Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick, Canada
William Gabriel POITRAS was the child of Gabriel POITRAS and Philomene BEAULIEU and the grandchild of: (paternal) Cyrille-Jean POITRAS and Marie Lucie DUBE (maternal) Marcel HUDON dit BEAULIEU and Marguerite CHASSESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William Gabriel married Denise Marie RIVARD 25 June 1907 in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Denise Marie RIVARD was born 5 August 1886 in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada (Colebrooke). Denise Marie died 25 May 1977 in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada (Colebrooke). Denise Marie was the child of Joseph RIVARD and Philomene-Marie OUELLETTE.
William Gabriel POITRAS died 22 February 1965 in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada .
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Denise Marie RIVARD-- Date: 25 June 1907 Place: Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada
Denise Marie RIVARD was the child of Joseph RIVARD and Philomene-Marie OUELLETTE
Children of William Gabriel POITRAS and Denise Marie RIVARD:
Living (b., Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada (Colebrooke) d. , )
Denise Marie RIVARD-- Date: 25 June 1907 Place: Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada Denise Marie RIVARD was the child of Joseph RIVARD and Philomene-Marie OUELLETTE
Children of William Gabriel POITRAS and Denise Marie RIVARD:
Living (b., Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada (Colebrooke) d. , )
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1878 Birth 6 September 1878
Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick, 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 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 Marriage / PartnerWilliam Gabriel POITRAS and Denise Marie RIVARD 25 June 1907, Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada (Colebrooke)
He was 28 years old.
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)
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 England1957 - June 21 - John Diefenbaker becomes Prime Minister of Canada1963 - April 22 - Lester B. Pearson becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1965 Death 22 February 1965
Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada
He died at the age of 86.
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