William Joseph
JOHNSTON
(b.
1/14/1898
,
Whiteinch, Scotland
d.
4/20/1975
,
Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
)
Age: 77
Cause of Death: bladder cancel
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William Joseph JOHNSTON was born 1/14/1898 in Whiteinch, Scotland
William Joseph JOHNSTON was the child of William JOHNSTON and Mary Aka Ganny MCGRANEWilliam Joseph was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1908.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William Joseph married Helen Francis O'BRIEN . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Helen Francis O'BRIEN was born 3/22/1902 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA (North Bridgewater). Helen Francis died 11/7/1975 in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA . Helen Francis was the child of James O'BRIEN and Mary SHEA.
William Joseph JOHNSTON died 4/20/1975 in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA .
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1898 Birth 1/14/1898
Whiteinch, Scotland
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)
1924 Birth of ChildJames Edward JOHNSTON was born 4/18/1924, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
William Joseph was 26 years old.
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 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. 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 4/20/1975
Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
He died at the age of 77.
Postcards and Memories of Manchester, New Hampshire, USA 
William is buried at: St. Joseph Bedford, NH
Added: 9/25/2023 8:24:05 PM
- Updated: 9/25/2023 8:51:59 PM
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