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Luther Little SMITH was born November 1869 in New York, USA
Luther Little SMITH was the child of James Burnham SMITH and A Olivia LITTLE and the grandchild of: (paternal) Sherman SMITH and Charlotte Maria BURNHAMSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Luther Little married Reina E HAAG 10 February 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, USA . Reina E HAAG was born abt. 1877 Reina E died 9 February 1955 in Wichita, Kansas, USA.
Luther Little SMITH died 12 October 1946 in Wichita, Kansas, USA.
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Reina E HAAG-- Date: 10 February 1906 Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Name: Luther L. Smith
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GS Film number: 1030398
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Digital Folder Number: 4270499
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Reference ID: 426932
"Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920," index, FamilySearch.org : accessed 27 Jun 2013), Luther L. Smith and Reina E. Haag, 10 Feb 1906.
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Name: Luther L. Smith
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Digital Folder Number: 4270499
Image Number: 1015
Reference ID: 426932
"Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920," index, FamilySearch.org : accessed 27 Jun 2013), Luther L. Smith and Reina E. Haag, 10 Feb 1906.
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1869 Birth November 1869
New York, USA
1870 Ledyard, Cayuga, New York
James Smith, living in Ledyard, NY at the age of 30. He is a farmer, born in NY. Living with him are: wife Olivia age 26, son Luther age 1, daughter Clara age 4 mos. All are born in NY.
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James Smith, living in Ledyard, NY at the age of 30. He is a farmer, born in NY. Living with him are: wife Olivia age 26, son Luther age 1, daughter Clara age 4 mos. All are born in NY.
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1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.
1880 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
James Smith is living in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan at the age of 40. He is a book keeper, born in NY, father born in CT, mother born in VT. Living with him are: A. Olipia Smith listed as his sister age 36 (is this really his wife?), Luther L. Smith son age 11, Clara D. Smith daughter age 10, Olipia B. Smith daughter age 8. All were born in NY.
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James Smith is living in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan at the age of 40. He is a book keeper, born in NY, father born in CT, mother born in VT. Living with him are: A. Olipia Smith listed as his sister age 36 (is this really his wife?), Luther L. Smith son age 11, Clara D. Smith daughter age 10, Olipia B. Smith daughter age 8. All were born in NY.
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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
1900 Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Living on Groveland Avenue in Chicago, Cook, Illinios - James B. Smith, b. July 1840, age 59, married 33 years, b. NY, father b. CT, mother b. NY; Olivia, wife, b. June 1844, age 55, married 33 years, had 3 children, 2 are still living, b. NY, parents b. NY; Luther L., son, b. Nov 1869, single, age 30, b. NY, parents b. NY
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Living on Groveland Avenue in Chicago, Cook, Illinios - James B. Smith, b. July 1840, age 59, married 33 years, b. NY, father b. CT, mother b. NY; Olivia, wife, b. June 1844, age 55, married 33 years, had 3 children, 2 are still living, b. NY, parents b. NY; Luther L., son, b. Nov 1869, single, age 30, b. NY, parents b. NY
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1906 Marriage / PartnerLuther Little SMITH and Reina E HAAG 10 February 1906, Chicago, Illinois, USA
He was 36 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.1910 Buffalo, Erie, New York
Living on Crescent Ave. in Buffalo, Erie, NY - Luther L. Smith, age 41, head of household, b. NY, parents b. NY, married 4 years; Reina E. Smith, age 30, wife, no children, b. Kansas; Julia H. Haag, age 25, sister-in-law, divorced; Clara D. Smith, age 39, sister, single, b. NY; Olivia Smith, age 66, mother, widowed, b. NY, 3 children, 2 living.
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Living on Crescent Ave. in Buffalo, Erie, NY - Luther L. Smith, age 41, head of household, b. NY, parents b. NY, married 4 years; Reina E. Smith, age 30, wife, no children, b. Kansas; Julia H. Haag, age 25, sister-in-law, divorced; Clara D. Smith, age 39, sister, single, b. NY; Olivia Smith, age 66, mother, widowed, b. NY, 3 children, 2 living.
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1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1920
Living on Nichols Street in Norwood, Norfolk, Massachusetts - Luther L. Smith, age 50; Reina E. Smith, age 38
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Living on Nichols Street in Norwood, Norfolk, Massachusetts - Luther L. Smith, age 50; Reina E. Smith, age 38
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1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)1930 Nichols St., Norwood, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Smith, Luther L, age 60, b. NY, purchasing agent for ink? mill
Smith, Rina, wife, age 47, b. KS
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Smith, Luther L, age 60, b. NY, purchasing agent for ink? mill
Smith, Rina, wife, age 47, b. KS
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1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law1940 Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Name: Lutha L Smith
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Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Dartmouth Town, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 72
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: New York
Birth Year (Estimated): 1868
Last Place of Residence: Auburn, Massachusetts
District: 3-29
Family Number: 181
Sheet Number and Letter: 9A
Line Number: 33
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 1572
Digital Folder Number: 005460844
Image Number: 00054
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Lutha L Smith M 72 New York
Wife Reina Smith F 62 Kansas
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Name: Lutha L Smith
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Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Dartmouth Town, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 72
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: New York
Birth Year (Estimated): 1868
Last Place of Residence: Auburn, Massachusetts
District: 3-29
Family Number: 181
Sheet Number and Letter: 9A
Line Number: 33
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 1572
Digital Folder Number: 005460844
Image Number: 00054
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Lutha L Smith M 72 New York
Wife Reina Smith F 62 Kansas
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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.
Grave
Maple Grove Cemetery Wichita Sedgwick County Kansas, USA Plot: Section P, Lot 4, Grave 2
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1946 Death 12 October 1946
Wichita, Kansas, USA
He died at the age of 76.
Luther is buried at: Maple Grove Cemetery Wichita Sedgwick County Kansas, USA Plot: Section P, Lot 4, Grave 2
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