Joseph Zabulin THOMAS

(b. 27 August 1890 , Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada d. 9 August 1952 , Ashburnham, Massachusetts, USA )
Age: 61
Cause of Death: Drowned - canoe overturned on Upper Naukeag Lake

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Joseph Zabulin THOMAS was born 27 August 1890 in Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Joseph Zabulin THOMAS was the child of Louis Prudent THOMAS and Olive SAULNIER (SONIER) and the grandchild of: (paternal) Louis Philippe THOMAS and Marie Louise LOSIER (maternal) Dominique SAULNIER (SONIER) and Marie Reine FERGUSON

Joseph Zabulin was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1921.

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

Joseph Zabulin married Marie Julie HALL 20 June 1916 in Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada . The couple had (at least) 14 children.
Marie Julie HALL was born 7 June 1894 in Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada (Tracadie-Sheila). Marie Julie died 21 July 1968 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA. Marie Julie was the child of Alexandre HALL and Marie Susanne BRIDEAU.

Joseph Zabulin THOMAS died 9 August 1952 in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, USA .

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Occupation

Joseph Zabulin THOMAS was a carpenter.

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Joseph Zabulin THOMAS married

Marie Julie HALL-- Date: 20 June 1916 Place: Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada
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Marie Julie HALL was the child of Alexandre HALL and Marie Susanne BRIDEAU

Marriage indicated on Joseph's Baptismal record also noted in Acadia, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1670-1946 - Gloucester, comté 1888-1919, page 260 of 270, as follows -

Thomas Jos. Zabulon, 26, residence - St. Isadore, place of birth - St. Isadore, parents - Prudent Thomas & Olive Sonier
married
Marie Julie Hall, 22, parents - Amos John Hall & (mother's name cut off)

Name: Joseph jahulou Thomas
[Jos Jahulou Thomas]
Spouse: Marie Julie Hall
Event Year: 1888-1919
Event: Mariage (Marriage)
Religion: Catholique
Place of Worship or Institution: Gloucester, comté (Bureau de Santé de Bathurst)
Province: Acadie (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) (New Brunswick)

Children of Joseph Zabulin THOMAS and Marie Julie HALL:

Joseph François (Frank) THOMAS (b.16 May 1917, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada d. 11 March 2000, Zephyrhills, Florida, USA )
m. Yvonne Mary BERUBE 15 May 1943 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Lazare (Mike) THOMAS (b.3 September 1918, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada d. 17 September 1958, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA )

Joseph Gilbert THOMAS (b.20 January 1920, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada d. 3 January 1996, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA)

Joseph Alvin (Von) THOMAS (b.28 March 1921, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA d. 19 July 1998, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA)

Joseph Leo George THOMAS (b.9 February 1923, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA d. January 2013, Hartford, Vermont, USA )
m. Cecile Marie Blanche PETERS 27 July 1946 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Arthur (Turt) THOMAS (b.2 October 1924, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA d. 26 April 1983, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Roberta A STANLEY 1957

Mary Rose Anna THOMAS (b.27 February 1926, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA d. 2 April 1985, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Walter Harold CRUMM 20 May 1946 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Rita Mary THOMAS (b.17 June 1927, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA d. 28 April 2006, Vancouver, Washington, USA)
m. Joe Crowley PERSONS 2 March 1946 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Henry Joseph (George) THOMAS (b.25 July 1928, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA d. 19 November 1928, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA)

Living (b., Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA d. , )

Joseph Gerard (Jerry) THOMAS (b.23 March 1931, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA d. 31 January 1983, Zephyrhills, Florida, USA )
m. Priscilla Eunice LAFOSSE 11 September 1951 in Greenville, New Hampshire, USA (Mason Village)

Joseph Wilfred THOMAS (b.1 September 1932, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA d. 26 January 2019, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Patricia Jacqueline POPPLE 30 September 1955 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Living (b., Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA d. , )

Therese Marie THOMAS (b.27 June 1935, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA d. 22 July 2023, Hooksett, New Hampshire, USA)
m. Arthur Thomas MOLINE 3 May 1964 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

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Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959
Name Joseph Zabulin Thomas
Gender Male
Baptism/ Christening Date
Baptism/ Christening Place
Birth Date 27 Aug 1890
Birthplace St. Isidore, Gloucester, New Brunswick
Death Date
Name Note
Race
Father's Name Prudent Thomas
Father's Birthplace
Father's Age
Mother's Name Olive Saulnier
Mother's Birthplace
Mother's Age
Indexing Project (Batch) Number I02442-4
System Origin Canada-EASy
Source Film Number 1944009
Reference Number 5446
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Joseph Zabulin THOMAS - New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906 Name Joseph Zabulin Thomas Event Date 27 Aug 1890 Event Type Birth

New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906

Name Joseph Zabulin Thomas
Event Date 27 Aug 1890
Event Type Birth
Event Place St-Isidore, Gloucester, New Brunswick
Gender Male
Father Prudent Thomas
Mother Olive Saulnier
Certificate/ Entry Number 005446
Digital Folder Number 4507848
Image Number 00965
Film Number 1944009

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Birth

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Joseph Zabulin THOMAS - 3 September 1890 Baptism St-Isidore Marriage also noted here

3 September 1890 Baptism
St-Isidore

Marriage also noted here

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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

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

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

1901
Name: Zebulin Thomas
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 9
Birth Day & Month: 28 Aug
Birth Year: 1891
Birthplace: Nb
Relation to Head of House: File
Racial or Tribal Origin: Française (French)
Nationality: Canadienne (Canadian)
Religion: Roman Catholic
Province: New Brunswick
District: Gloucester
District Number: 16
Sub-District: St Isidore
Sub-District Number: G-1
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Household Members:
Name Age
Prudent Thomas 49
Olive Thomas 48
Basilisse Thomas 19
Ozithe Thomas 15
François Thomas 13
Marguerite Thomas 11
Zebulin Thomas 9
Elise Thomas 7
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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)

1911
Name: Joseph Thomas
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 20
Birth Date: Aug 1890
Birthplace: New Brunswick
Relation to Head of House: Fils (Son)
Father's Name: Prudent Thomas
Mother's name: Olive Thomas
Tribal: French
Province: New Brunswick
District: Gloucester
District Number: 27
Sub-District: St. Isidore
Sub-District Number: 23
Place of Habitation: Par St Isidore
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Household Members:
Name Age
Prudent Thomas 51
Olive Thomas 52
Base Alice Thomas 29
Ogithe Thomas 28
Margaerite Thomas 22
Joseph Thomas 20
Elisabeth Thomas 17

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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)

1916 Marriage / Partner
Joseph Zabulin THOMAS and Marie Julie HALL 20 June 1916, Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada (Tracadie-Sheila)

He was 25 years old.

1916 marriage

1917 Birth of Child
Joseph François (Frank) THOMAS was born 16 May 1917, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Joseph Zabulin was 26 years old.

1918 Birth of Child
Joseph Lazare (Mike) THOMAS was born 3 September 1918, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Joseph Zabulin was 28 years old.

Joseph Zabulin THOMAS - Arrival in the U.S.

Arrival in the U.S.

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1920 Birth of Child
Joseph Gilbert THOMAS was born 20 January 1920, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Joseph Zabulin was 29 years old.

Joseph Zabulin THOMAS - 1921 List or Manifest of Alien Passengers Applying for Admission

1921 List or Manifest of Alien Passengers Applying for Admission

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1921 Birth of Child
Joseph Alvin (Von) THOMAS was born 28 March 1921, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Zabulin was 30 years old.

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))

1923 Birth of Child
Joseph Leo George THOMAS was born 9 February 1923, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Zabulin was 32 years old.

1924 Birth of Child
Joseph Arthur (Turt) THOMAS was born 2 October 1924, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Zabulin was 34 years old.

1926 Birth of Child
Mary Rose Anna THOMAS was born 27 February 1926, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Zabulin was 35 years old.

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

1927 Birth of Child
Rita Mary THOMAS was born 17 June 1927, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Zabulin was 36 years old.

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

1928 Birth of Child
Henry Joseph (George) THOMAS was born 25 July 1928, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Zabulin was 37 years old.

Naturalization: 30 Sep 1929, Fitchburg, MA
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Joseph Zabulin THOMAS - 1929 US Citizenship

1929 US Citizenship

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

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)

1931 Birth of Child
Joseph Gerard (Jerry) THOMAS was born 23 March 1931, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Zabulin was 40 years old.

1932 Birth of Child
Joseph Wilfred THOMAS was born 1 September 1932, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Zabulin was 42 years old.

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

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

1935 Birth of Child
Therese Marie THOMAS was born 27 June 1935, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Zabulin was 44 years old.

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 Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts
Name: Joseph Z Thomas
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 2, Fitchburg, Fitchburg City, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Canada
Birth Year (Estimated): 1891
Last Place of Residence: Same Place
District: 14-77
Family Number: 36
Sheet Number and Letter: 2B
Line Number: 61
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 1647
Digital Folder Number: 005460919
Image Number: 00413
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Joseph Z Thomas M 49 Canada
Wife Julia Thomas F 45 Canada
Son Frank J Thomas M 22 Canada
Son Lazare G Thomas M 21 Canada
Son Gilbert Thomas M 20 Canada
Son Alvin Thomas M 19 Massachusetts
Son Leo G Thomas M 17 Massachusetts
Son Arthur Thomas M 15 Massachusetts
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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1943 Marriage of Child
Joseph François (Frank) THOMAS married 15 May 1943, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA to Yvonne Mary BERUBE

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.

1946 Marriage of Child
Rita Mary THOMAS married 2 March 1946, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA to Joe Crowley PERSONS

1946 Marriage of Child
Mary Rose Anna THOMAS married 20 May 1946, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA to Walter Harold CRUMM

1946 Marriage of Child
Joseph Leo George THOMAS married 27 July 1946, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA to Cecile Marie Blanche PETERS

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

1951 Marriage of Child
Joseph Gerard (Jerry) THOMAS married 11 September 1951, Greenville, New Hampshire, USA (Mason Village) to Priscilla Eunice LAFOSSE

Burial
13 Aug 1952, Fitchburg, Worcester county, Massachusetts, USA

St. Joseph's Cemetery, 486 Clarendon St.
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