immigrant flag male ancestor  John  HOUSTON

  (b. 05/13/1900 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland   d. 12/25/1956 Millis, Massachusetts, USA )  
Age: 56

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John HOUSTON was born 05/13/1900 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

John HOUSTON was the child of David HOUSTON   and   Elizabeth (Lizzie) CRINES

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John  married  Catherine FOLEY 04/29/1931 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Catherine FOLEY  was born 06/27/1907 in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland.  Catherine died 06/23/1990 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale).  Catherine was the child of Alexander FOLEY and Catherine DONNELLY.

John HOUSTON died 12/25/1956 in Millis, Massachusetts, USA.
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John HOUSTON married immigrant flag female ancestor Catherine FOLEY-- Date: 04/29/1931 Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Catherine FOLEY was the child of Alexander FOLEY and Catherine DONNELLY




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birth1900 Birth
05/13/1900
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Invention 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.
marriage1931 Marriage / Partner
John HOUSTON and Catherine FOLEY 04/29/1931, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

He was 30 years old.
Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
1936 Birth of Child
Anne HOUSTON was born 10/24/1936, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

John was 36 years old.
Invention 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Invention 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.
death1956 Death
12/25/1956
Millis, Massachusetts, USA

He died at the age of 56.
Added: 10/20/2024 3:58:36 PM - Updated: 10/20/2024 4:34:51 PM

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