flag male ancestor  Arthur David  PONTBRIAND

  (b. 10 September 1891 Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA   d. March 1977 )  

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Arthur David PONTBRIAND was born 10 September 1891 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA

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Arthur David  married  Lea Agnes BROUSSEAU 10 January 1916 .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Lea Agnes BROUSSEAU  was born 7 June 1893 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville). 

Arthur David PONTBRIAND died March 1977
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flag photo of Leon Raymond PONTBRIAND  Leon Raymond PONTBRIAND (b.January 18, 1924, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA   d. June 17, 2012, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Olivette BOUCHARD 28 June 1945



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birth1891 Birth
10 September 1891
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA
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.
marriage1916 Marriage / Partner
Arthur David PONTBRIAND and Lea Agnes BROUSSEAU 10 January 1916,

He was 24 years old.
1924 Birth of Child
Leon Raymond PONTBRIAND was born January 18, 1924, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Arthur David was 32 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.
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