Amelia
BURK
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Born: 20 October 1872 in Bahamas
Amelia BURK died 23 November 1919 in Key West, Florida, USA.
Mother: Mary Brown
Spouse: Edward Sauyer
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Recorded occupation: Wash Woman
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Birth — 187220 October 1872
Bahamas
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
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)
Name: Amelia Sawyer
Gender: Female
Burial Date:
Burial Place: Key West, Fla.
Death Date: 23 Nov 1919
Death Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida
Age:
Birth Date: 20 Oct 1872
Birth Place: Bahamas
Occupation: Wash Woman
Race: Colored
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Edward Sauyer
Father's Name: Julius Burk
Father's Birthplace: Bahamas
Mother's Name: Mary Brown
Mother's Birthplace: Bahamas
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:
System Origin:
GS Film number: 2116813
Reference ID: 11486
'Florida Deaths, 1877-1939,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FP81-D7R : 24 December 2014), Amelia Sawyer, 23 Nov 1919; citing Key West, Monroe, Florida, reference 11486; FHL microfilm 2,116,813.'
Record added: 12/7/2017 10:20:53 AM
Last updated: 9/25/2018 3:16:24 PM
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