William Oswald
GRAHAM
(b.
October 11, 1900
,
Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
October 13, 1991
,
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
Age: 91
Cause of Death: Old age, heart failure
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William Oswald GRAHAM was born October 11, 1900 in Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
William Oswald GRAHAM was the child of William F GRAHAM and Evangeline (Eva) JOHNSON and the grandchild of: (paternal) Maxwell GRAHAM and Marjorie FORBESSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William Oswald married Helen Dowd DEAN abt. 1935 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Helen Dowd DEAN was born January 6, 1912 in Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Helen Dowd died January 22, 1977 in Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Cancada. Helen Dowd was the child of John Hall DEAN and Harriet LEMMON.
William Oswald GRAHAM died October 13, 1991 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
1970 photo (above) thanks to Ricklg
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Occupation
William Oswald GRAHAM was a Farmer.
William Oswald GRAHAM was a Farmer.
Family and Children of William Oswald GRAHAM
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Helen Dowd DEAN-- Date: abt. 1935 Place:
Helen Dowd DEAN was the child of John Hall DEAN and Harriet LEMMON
Children of William Oswald GRAHAM and Helen Dowd DEAN:
John Parker GRAHAM (b.09/14/1935, Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. August 11, 1994, Tatamagouche, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada)
m. Living MACKAY 9999
Helen Dowd DEAN-- Date: abt. 1935 Place: Helen Dowd DEAN was the child of John Hall DEAN and Harriet LEMMON
Children of William Oswald GRAHAM and Helen Dowd DEAN:
John Parker GRAHAM (b.09/14/1935, Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. August 11, 1994, Tatamagouche, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Living MACKAY 9999
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1900 Birth October 11, 1900
Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, 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.1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England
1911 - 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 Birth of ChildJohn Parker GRAHAM was born 09/14/1935, Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
William Oswald was 34 years old.
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 Canada1968 - April 20 - Pierre Trudeau becomes Prime Minister of Canada 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.
1977 Death of Spouse/PartnerHelen Dowd DEAN died January 22, 1977, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Cancada
1979 - June 4 - Joe Clark becomes Prime Minister of Canada1980 - March 3 - Pierre Trudeau becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)1984 - June 30 - John Turner becomes Prime Minister of Canada1984 - September 17 - Brian Mulroney becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)1991 Death October 13, 1991
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 91.
William is buried at: Riverside Cemetery, Southside Road, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
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