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Emma BENOIT was born 14 August 1887 in Massachusetts, USA
Emma BENOIT was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Emma married Joseph Philippe PETRIN abt. 1928 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Joseph Philippe PETRIN was born July 1888 in Québec Province, Canada (Quebec). Joseph Philippe died 30 November 1942 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA.
Emma BENOIT died abt. 1958
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Family and Children of Emma BENOIT
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Children of Joseph Philippe PETRIN and Emma BENOIT:
Helene PETRIN (b.17 October 1928, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA d. 20 October 2010, Norwich, Connecticut, USA )
m. Living HARNOIS 2 July 1948
Joseph Philippe PETRIN-- Date: abt. 1928 Place: Children of Joseph Philippe PETRIN and Emma BENOIT:
Helene PETRIN (b.17 October 1928, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA d. 20 October 2010, Norwich, Connecticut, USA )m. Living HARNOIS 2 July 1948
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1887 Birth 14 August 1887
Massachusetts, USA
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
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.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1928 Birth of ChildHelene PETRIN was born 17 October 1928, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA
Emma was 41 years old.
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1942 Death of Spouse/PartnerJoseph Philippe PETRIN died 30 November 1942, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 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.
Added: 8/7/2025 12:33:24 PM
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