Charles
BEHNKE
(b.
July 1872
,
Wilberforce Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada
d.
27 June 1940
,
Blind River, Algoma, Ontario, Canada
)
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Charles BEHNKE was born July 1872 in Wilberforce Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada
Charles BEHNKE was the child of August Friedrich BEHNKE and Wilhimine PORATHSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Charles married Sarah Anne CANNON 15 October 1908 in Algoma, Ontario, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Sarah Anne CANNON was born 3 March 1891 in Mississauga, Algoma, Ontario, Canada. Sarah Anne died 11 June 1979 in Ontario, Canada.
Charles BEHNKE died 27 June 1940 in Blind River, Algoma, Ontario, Canada.
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Family and Children of Charles BEHNKE
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Sarah Anne CANNON-- Date: 15 October 1908 Place: Algoma, Ontario, Canada
Children of Charles BEHNKE and Sarah Anne CANNON:
Ethel Mary BEHNKE (b.14 December 1914, Spragge, Algoma, Ontario, Canada d. 10 August 2001, Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada)
m. Robert Borden MCDONALD 21 June 1927
Sarah Anne CANNON-- Date: 15 October 1908 Place: Algoma, Ontario, CanadaChildren of Charles BEHNKE and Sarah Anne CANNON:
Ethel Mary BEHNKE (b.14 December 1914, Spragge, Algoma, Ontario, Canada d. 10 August 2001, Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada)m. Robert Borden MCDONALD 21 June 1927
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1872 Birth July 1872
Wilberforce Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada
1873 - November 7 - Alexander Mackenzie becomes Prime Minister of Canada1878 - October 17 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)1887 - June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park. 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
1891 - June 16 - John Abbott becomes Prime Minister of Canada1892 - December 5 - John Sparrow David Thompson becomes Prime Minister of Canada1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1901 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England 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.
1908 Marriage / PartnerCharles BEHNKE and Sarah Anne CANNON 15 October 1908, Algoma, Ontario, Canada
He was 36 years old.
1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1914 Birth of ChildEthel Mary BEHNKE was born 14 December 1914, Spragge, Algoma, Ontario, Canada
Charles was 42 years old.
1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - October 23 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1936 - January 20 - Edward VIII becomes King of England1936 - December 11 - George VI becomes King of England
1940 Death 27 June 1940
Blind River, Algoma, Ontario, Canada
He died at the age of 68.
Added: 9/11/2025 11:26:48 AM
- Updated: 9/14/2025 8:36:02 PM
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