Floyd
CRANSKA
(b.
16 September 1849
,
Thompson, Connecticut, USA
d.
3 February 1920
,
Miami, Florida, USA
)
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Floyd CRANSKA was born 16 September 1849 in Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Floyd CRANSKA was the child of James CRANSKA and Asenath Ann RANDALLSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Floyd married Evelyn Clara BRIGGS 3 October 1877 in Thompson, Connecticut, USA . The couple had (at least) 6 children.
Evelyn Clara BRIGGS was born 24 August 1852 in Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville). Evelyn Clara died 27 March 1900 in Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville).
Floyd CRANSKA died 3 February 1920 in Miami, Florida, USA.
photo (above) from Taylor's legislative history and souvenir of Connecticut
By William Harrison Taylor
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Family and Children of Floyd CRANSKA
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Evelyn Clara BRIGGS-- Date: 3 October 1877 Place: Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Children of Floyd CRANSKA and Evelyn Clara BRIGGS:
Annie Louise CRANSKA (b.13 January 1875, Thompson, Connecticut, USA d. 2 July 1963, Franklin, Vermont, USA )
Lucius Briggs CRANSKA (b.3 January 1880, , Connecticut, USA d. 2 July 1962, , Rhode Island, USA)
Caroline M CRANSKA (b.18 April 1884, , Connecticut, USA d. 24 March 1889, , Connecticut, USA)
Harriet Atwood CRANSKA (b.24 June 1886, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA d. 25 August 1980, Brooklyn, Connecticut, USA)
Evelyn Clara CRANSKA (b.6 July 1888, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA d. 16 June 1968, Putnam, Connecticut, USA )
Floyd CRANSKA (b.25 June 1890, , Connecticut, USA d. 6 November 1894, , Connecticut, USA)
Evelyn Clara BRIGGS-- Date: 3 October 1877 Place: Thompson, Connecticut, USA Children of Floyd CRANSKA and Evelyn Clara BRIGGS:
Annie Louise CRANSKA (b.13 January 1875, Thompson, Connecticut, USA d. 2 July 1963, Franklin, Vermont, USA ) Lucius Briggs CRANSKA (b.3 January 1880, , Connecticut, USA d. 2 July 1962, , Rhode Island, USA) Caroline M CRANSKA (b.18 April 1884, , Connecticut, USA d. 24 March 1889, , Connecticut, USA) Harriet Atwood CRANSKA (b.24 June 1886, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA d. 25 August 1980, Brooklyn, Connecticut, USA) Evelyn Clara CRANSKA (b.6 July 1888, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA d. 16 June 1968, Putnam, Connecticut, USA ) Floyd CRANSKA (b.25 June 1890, , Connecticut, USA d. 6 November 1894, , Connecticut, USA)
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1849 Birth 16 September 1849
Thompson, Connecticut, USA
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.1875 Birth of ChildAnnie Louise CRANSKA was born 13 January 1875, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Floyd was 25 years old.
1877 Marriage / PartnerFloyd CRANSKA and Evelyn Clara BRIGGS 3 October 1877, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
He was 28 years old.
, is a native of Thompson and was born September 16, 1849. He is the son of James and Asenath (Randall) Cranska. He was educated in the public schools and at the age of nineteen removed to Grosvenordale, where he was engaged as an assistant station agent and postmaster of the village. Soon after he accepted a position with the Grosvenordale Mfg. Co. as head clerk and paymaster of their mills. After a faithful service of ten years, he severed his connection with this company and in January, 1880, upon purchasing the cotton mill at Moussup, formerly known as the Gladding mill, bean there the manufacture of cotton yarns for the weaving trade. Mr. Cranska made improvements in the mill, introducing machinery for the manufacture of a high grade of thread yarns. The superior quality of the production of the mill created a steady demand for its goods, and in 1886 the capacity of the mill was doubled by the erection of a stone addition...
Taylor's legislative history and souvenir of Connecticut
By William Harrison Taylor, 1903
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Cranska Thread Mills
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Floyd Cranska, of Plainfield (Moosup), is a native of Thompson and was born September 16, 1849. He is the son of James and Asenath (Randall) Cranska. He was educated in the public schools and at the age of nineteen removed to Grosvenordale, where he was engaged as an assistant station agent and postmaster of the village. Soon after he accepted a position with the Grosvenordale Mfg. Co. as head clerk and paymaster of their mills. After a faithful service of ten years, he severed his connection with this company and in January, 1880, upon purchasing the cotton mill at Moussup, formerly known as the Gladding mill, bean there the manufacture of cotton yarns for the weaving trade. Mr. Cranska made improvements in the mill, introducing machinery for the manufacture of a high grade of thread yarns. The superior quality of the production of the mill created a steady demand for its goods, and in 1886 the capacity of the mill was doubled by the erection of a stone addition...
Taylor's legislative history and souvenir of Connecticut
By William Harrison Taylor, 1903
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1880 Birth of ChildLucius Briggs CRANSKA was born 3 January 1880, , Connecticut, USA
Floyd was 30 years old.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1884 Birth of ChildCaroline M CRANSKA was born 18 April 1884, , Connecticut, USA
Floyd was 34 years old.
1886 Birth of ChildHarriet Atwood CRANSKA was born 24 June 1886, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville)
Floyd was 36 years old.
1888 Birth of ChildEvelyn Clara CRANSKA was born 6 July 1888, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville)
Floyd was 38 years old.
1889 Death of ChildCaroline M CRANSKA died 24 March 1889, , Connecticut, USA
Floyd was 39 years old.
1890 Birth of ChildFloyd CRANSKA was born 25 June 1890, , Connecticut, USA
Floyd was 40 years old.
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
1894 Death of ChildFloyd CRANSKA died 6 November 1894, , Connecticut, USA
Floyd was 45 years old.
1900 Death of Spouse/PartnerEvelyn Clara BRIGGS died 27 March 1900, Plainfield, Connecticut, USA (Moosup) (Wauregan) (Central Village) (Almyville) (Packerville)
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. 1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1920 Death 3 February 1920
Miami, Florida, USA
He died at the age of 70.
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