Eric Harold HOLMANDER

(b. 9 February 1896 , Rhode Island, USA d. February 1978 , )

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Eric Harold HOLMANDER was born 9 February 1896 in Rhode Island, USA

Eric Harold HOLMANDER was the child of Andrew Viktor HOLMANDER and Helga Josefina ISAKSSON and the grandchild of: (maternal) Andreas ISAKSSON and Carlotta (Lotta) Josefania JOSEFSSON

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Eric Harold married Maria ABRAHAM abt. 1916 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Maria ABRAHAM was born abt. 1894 in England (United Kingdom). Maria died abt. 1976

Eric Harold HOLMANDER died February 1978
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Eric Harold HOLMANDER married

Maria ABRAHAM-- Date: abt. 1916 Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Name: Maria Abraham
Marriage Year: 1916
Marriage Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Index Volume Number: 76
Reference Number: F63.M36 v.76

Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

Children of Eric Harold HOLMANDER and Maria ABRAHAM:

Lillian Elsie HOLMANDER (b.18 March 1917, Hyde Park, Massachusetts, USA* d. 9 June 2013, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA )
m. John Albert BAKER 1938

John H HOLMANDER (b.abt. 1919, , Massachusetts, USA d. , )

Eric James HOLMANDER (b.25 November 1924, Boston, Massachusetts, USA d. 19 June 2009, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA )

Richard Lawrence HOLMANDER (b.14 May 1927, , Rhode Island, USA d. 3 March 2005, )

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1896 Birth
9 February 1896
Rhode Island, USA

1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

1900 - Warwick, Rhode Island
Name: Erec H Holmander
Age: 4
Birth Date: Feb 1896
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Home in 1900: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island
Sheet Number: 14
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 251
Family Number: 266
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: Victor R Holmander
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's name: Halga J Holmander
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
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Household Members:
Name Age
Victor R Holmander 33
Halga J Holmander 30
Axel C Holmander 7
Annie C Holmander 5
Erec H Holmander 4

1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

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.

1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)

1910 - Warwick, Rhode Island
Name: Eric H Holmander
Age in 1910: 14
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Home in 1910: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island
Street: Rail Road St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: Andrew V Holmander
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's name: Helga Holmander
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Household Members:
Name Age
Andrew V Holmander 42
Helga Holmander 40
Axel S Holmander 17
Annie C C Holmander 15
Eric H Holmander 14
Helding E Blorngnist 3
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1917 Birth of Child
Lillian Elsie HOLMANDER was born 18 March 1917, Hyde Park, Massachusetts, USA*

Eric Harold was 21 years old.

1920 - Boston, Massachusetts
Name: Eric Hollamandery
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1891
[abt 1892]
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Home in 1920: Boston Ward 24, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Street: Readville St
House Number: 68
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Maria Hollamandery
Father's Birthplace: Rhode Island
Mother's Birthplace: Rhode Island
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Machinist
Industry: Mash shop
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Household Members:
Name Age
Eric Hollamandery 29
Maria Hollamandery 25
Lillian Hollamandery 1
John H Hollamandery 0

1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1924 Birth of Child
Eric James HOLMANDER was born 25 November 1924, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Eric Harold was 28 years old.

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1927 Birth of Child
Richard Lawrence HOLMANDER was born 14 May 1927, , Rhode Island, USA

Eric Harold was 31 years old.

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

1930 - Warwick, Rhode Island
Name: Eric H Holmander
Birth Year: abt 1896
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Maryland Avenue
House Number: 56
Dwelling Number: 322
Family Number: 331
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 25
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at first Marriage: 20
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Repair Man
Industry: Fire Apparatus
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Eric H Holmander 34
Maria Holmander 35
Lillian E Holmander 13
John H Holmander 11
James E Holmander 5
Richard L Holmander 2
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1940 - Warwick, Rhode Island
Name: Eric H Holmander
Age: 44
Estimated birth year: abt 1896
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Jefferson Boulevard
House Number: 840
Farm: NO
Inferred Residence in 1935: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 1B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 24
Occupation: Stationary Engineer
Industry: Cleachery
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 10
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 2340
Income Other Sources: No
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Household Members:
Name Age
Eric H Holmander 44
Maria Holmander 45
John Holmander 21
James Holmander 15
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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

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.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

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.

Eric is buried at: Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA

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