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Catherine M BAKER was born 24 September 1917 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
Catherine M BAKER was the child of James Francis BAKER and Ellen Mary GIBLIN and the grandchild of: (paternal) John J BAKER and Catherine MURPHY (maternal) John GIBLIN and Ellen LOWRYSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Catherine M married James Johnson BROOKS abt. 1935 . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
James Johnson BROOKS was born abt. 1908 James Johnson died abt. 1977
Catherine M BAKER died abt. 1983
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Family and Children of Catherine M BAKER
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James Johnson BROOKS-- Date: abt. 1935 Place:
Children of James Johnson BROOKS and Catherine M BAKER:
Judith "Judy" BROOKS (b.12 October 1946, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA d. 19 December 2024, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA )
James Patrick "Pat" BROOKS (b.17 March 1949, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA d. 14 August 2011, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA )
James Johnson BROOKS-- Date: abt. 1935 Place: Children of James Johnson BROOKS and Catherine M BAKER:
Judith "Judy" BROOKS (b.12 October 1946, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA d. 19 December 2024, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA ) James Patrick "Pat" BROOKS (b.17 March 1949, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA d. 14 August 2011, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA )
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1917 Birth 24 September 1917
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
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.1946 Birth of ChildJudith "Judy" BROOKS was born 12 October 1946, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA (North Kingston) (Wickford) (Davisville) (Saunderstown) (Allenton)
Catherine M was 29 years old.
1949 Birth of ChildJames Patrick "Pat" BROOKS was born 17 March 1949, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA (North Kingston) (Wickford) (Davisville) (Saunderstown) (Allenton)
Catherine M was 31 years old.
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.
1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
Catherine is buried at: Elm Grove Cemetery North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, US
Added: 4/14/2025 1:40:39 AM
- Updated: 5/29/2025 4:00:56 PM
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