immigrant flag male ancestor  Frederick  DOBSON

  (b. 26 June 1897 Poulton-le-Sands, Lancashire, England   d. 2 July 1985 Woburn, Massachusetts, USA )  

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Frederick DOBSON was born 26 June 1897 in Poulton-le-Sands, Lancashire, England

Frederick DOBSON was the child of ?   and   ?

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Frederick  married  Evelyn CROWTHER abt. 1928 .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Evelyn CROWTHER  was born 1 April 1896 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.  Evelyn died 3 March 1986 in Farmersville, Collin, Texas, USA. 

Frederick DOBSON died 2 July 1985 in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA.
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birth1897 Birth
26 June 1897
Poulton-le-Sands, Lancashire, England
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.
1928 Birth of Child
Fred Arthur DOBSON was born June 17, 1928, Uxbridge, Massachusetts, USA (North Uxbridge)

Frederick was 30 years old.
Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
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.
Invention 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.
News1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
death1985 Death
2 July 1985
Woburn, Massachusetts, USA

He died at the age of 88.
Added: 8/6/2025 2:32:46 PM - Updated: 8/6/2025 2:32:46 PM

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