James Colby
WRIGHT
(b.
21 April 1853
,
Four Falls, Grand Falls, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada
d.
15 July 1929
,
Caribou, Maine, USA
)
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James Colby WRIGHT was born 21 April 1853 in Four Falls, Grand Falls, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada
James Colby WRIGHT was the child of George Nelson WRIGHT and Sara W BATES and the grandchild of: (paternal) James WRIGHT and Elizabeth HOWLAND (maternal) William Alexander BATES and Mary Ann BUBARSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James Colby married Mary Ellen JONES abt. 1879 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary Ellen JONES was born 14 February 1860 in Bath, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Mary Ellen died 11 March 1950 in Caribou, Maine, USA.
James Colby WRIGHT died 15 July 1929 in Caribou, Maine, USA.
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Children of James Colby WRIGHT and Mary Ellen JONES:
Anthony Kane WRIGHT (b.16 July 1891, Caribou, Maine, USA d. 21 May 1949, Caribou, Maine, USA)
m. Eliza Jane SMITH 6 April 1920 in Caribou, Maine, USA
Mary Ellen JONES-- Date: abt. 1879 Place: Children of James Colby WRIGHT and Mary Ellen JONES:
Anthony Kane WRIGHT (b.16 July 1891, Caribou, Maine, USA d. 21 May 1949, Caribou, Maine, USA)m. Eliza Jane SMITH 6 April 1920 in Caribou, Maine, USA
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1853 Birth 21 April 1853
Four Falls, Grand Falls, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
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 Birth of ChildAnthony Kane WRIGHT was born 16 July 1891, Caribou, Maine, USA
James Colby was 38 years old.
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)
1920 Marriage of ChildAnthony Kane WRIGHT married 6 April 1920, Caribou, Maine, USA to Eliza Jane SMITH
1929 Death 15 July 1929
Caribou, Maine, USA
He died at the age of 76.
Added: 9/12/2025 5:36:31 PM
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