George Alexander
MACKAY
(b.
August 4, 1872
,
East Jordan, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
December 1, 1955
,
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
Age: 83
Cause of Death: Carcinoma of Colon
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George Alexander MACKAY was born August 4, 1872 in East Jordan, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
George Alexander MACKAY was the child of Alexander MACKAY and Eleanor BROWN and the grandchild of: (maternal) John BROWN and Isabel FULTONSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
George Alexander married Laura Ellen WHITE 22 December 1909 in Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Laura Ellen WHITE was born November 24, 1884 in Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Laura Ellen died March 19, 1926 in Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Laura Ellen was the child of Janet Deirdre WHITE.
George Alexander MACKAY died December 1, 1955 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada .
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Occupation
George Alexander MACKAY was a Farmer.
George Alexander MACKAY was a Farmer.
Family and Children of George Alexander MACKAY
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Laura Ellen WHITE-- Date: 22 December 1909 Place: Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Laura Ellen WHITE was the child of Janet Deirdre WHITE
Children of George Alexander MACKAY and Laura Ellen WHITE:
Malcolm Byers MACKAY (b.October 11, 1912, Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. December 10, 2005, Enfield, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada)
m. Erma Maude MCCOUL 1939
Laura Ellen WHITE-- Date: 22 December 1909 Place: Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaLaura Ellen WHITE was the child of Janet Deirdre WHITE
Children of George Alexander MACKAY and Laura Ellen WHITE:
Malcolm Byers MACKAY (b.October 11, 1912, Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. December 10, 2005, Enfield, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Erma Maude MCCOUL 1939
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1872 Birth August 4, 1872
East Jordan, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
1873 - November 7 - Alexander Mackenzie becomes Prime Minister of Canada1878 - October 17 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of 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.
1909 Marriage / PartnerGeorge Alexander MACKAY and Laura Ellen WHITE 22 December 1909, Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
He was 37 years old.
1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada1912 Birth of ChildMalcolm Byers MACKAY was born October 11, 1912, Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
George Alexander was 40 years old.
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 Canada
1926 Death of Spouse/PartnerLaura Ellen WHITE died March 19, 1926, Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1926 - 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 England1955 Death December 1, 1955
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 83.
George is buried at: Burnt Hill Cemetery, Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
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