François Rubin "Frank" THOMAS

Born

7 June 1887 , Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Died

19 February 1950 , Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

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Louis Prudent THOMAS Olive SAULNIER (SONIER)

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Born: 7 June 1887 in Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Father: Louis Prudent THOMAS

Mother: Olive SAULNIER (SONIER)

Paternal grandparents: Louis Philippe THOMAS , Marie Louise LOSIER

Maternal grandparents: Dominique SAULNIER (SONIER) , Marie Reine FERGUSON

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François Rubin "Frank" married Catherine LEBRETON 14 January 1907 in Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Catherine LEBRETON was born 9 December 1885 in Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada. Catherine died 22 April 1921 in Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada. Catherine was the child of Hyacinthe LEBRETON and Marie Théonille BASQUE.

François Rubin "Frank" married (2) Mathilde DRYSDELLE 24 July 1921 in Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada . Mathilde DRYSDELLE was born 14 March 1895 in Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada (Tracadie-Sheila). Mathilde died 8 October 1973 in Saint-Irénée, Saumarez, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada . Mathilde was the child of Guillaume (William) DRESDELL and Marie BENOIT.

François Rubin "Frank" THOMAS died 19 February 1950 in Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada.
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François Rubin "Frank" THOMAS married

Catherine LEBRETON
Marriage date: 14 January 1907
Marriage place: Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

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Catherine LEBRETON was the child of Hyacinthe LEBRETON and Marie Théonille BASQUE

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Name: François Thomas

Event Type: Marriage

Event Date: 14 Jan 1907

Event Place: , Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada

Gender: Male

Age: 19

Birth Year (Estimated): 1888

Father's Name: Prudent Thomas

Mother's Name: Olive Saulnier

Spouse's Name: Catherine LeBreton

Spouse's Gender: Female

Spouse's Age: 22

Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1885

Spouse's Father's Name: Hyacinthe LeBreton

Spouse's Mother's Name: Léonie Basque

Certificate Number: 003305

Page: 107

GS Film Number: 002024728

Digital Folder Number: 005193057

Image Number: 00730

"New Brunswick Provincial Marriages 1789-1950," database with images, FamilySearch.org : accessed 7 August 2015), François Thomas and Catherine LeBreton, 14 Jan 1907; citing , Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada, p. 107, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton; FHL microfilm 2,024,728.

Children of François Rubin "Frank" THOMAS and Catherine LEBRETON

Marie Cecile THOMAS

Born: 9 July 1908, , New Brunswick, Canada
Died: ,

Marie Mina THOMAS

Born: 2 September 1909, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 28 May 1968, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Married: Wilfred GRENIER 12 June 1922 Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)

Joseph Georges THOMAS

Born: 17 July 1911, , New Brunswick, Canada
Died: ,

Married: Appoline "Pauline" DUGUAY 9 June 1937 Place: Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Joseph Barthélémie "Bert" THOMAS

Born: 13 July 1913, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 10 April 1981, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Married: Yvonne DUGUAY 15 November 1937 Place: Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Joseph François Émile THOMAS

Born: 5 May 1915, , New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 30 July 1984, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Married: Julia Clémentine CHIASSON 30 March 1937 Place: Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada (Nepisiguit) (Nipisiguit)

Joseph Éphrem THOMAS

Born: 23 September 1916, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 5 August 1935, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Joseph Honoré THOMAS

Born: 12 March 1918, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 27 May 1918, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Edgar THOMAS

Born: 12 February 1920, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 2 March 1920, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Joseph THOMAS

Born: 15 April 1921, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 17 April 1921, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" THOMAS married

Mathilde DRYSDELLE
Marriage date: 24 July 1921
Marriage place: Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada
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Mathilde DRYSDELLE was the child of Guillaume (William) DRESDELL and Marie BENOIT

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Birth — 1887
7 June 1887
Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" THOMAS - 9 June 1887 Baptism St-Isidore

9 June 1887 Baptism
St-Isidore

Ancestry® Acadia, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1670-1946
Acadian Church Records 1679-1757
Acadian Driftwood: One Family and the Great Expulsion

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

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 Canadian Census
Name Francis Thomas
Gender Male
Age 3
Estimated Birth Year 1888
Birthplace New Brunswick
Marital Status Single
Religion Roman Catholic
Province New Brunswick
District Gloucester
District Number 14
Sub-District St Isidore
Library and Archives Canada Film Number 30953_148102

Name: Francis Thomas
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: New Brunswick
Relation to Head of House: Son
Religion: Roman Catholic
French Canadian: Yes
Father's Name: Prudent Thomas
Father's Birth Place: New Brunswick
Mother's name: Olive Thomas
Mother's Birth Place: New Brunswick
Province: New Brunswick
District Number: 14
District: Gloucester
Subdistrict: St Isidore
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Household Members:
Name Age
Prudent Thomas 39
Olive Thomas 38
Baselise Thomas 9
Osite Thomas 5
Francis Thomas 3
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1891 - June 16 - John Abbott becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1892 - December 5 - John Sparrow David Thompson becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of Canada

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: François Thomas
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 13
Birth Day & Month: 7 Jun
Birth Year: 1887
Birthplace: Nb
Relation to Head of House: Fils (Son)
Father's Name: Prudent Thomas
Mother's name: Olive Thomas
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
1901 Canadian Census
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1901 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England

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)

1907 Marriage / Partner
François Rubin "Frank" THOMAS and Catherine LEBRETON 14 January 1907, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

He was 19 years old.

François Rubin "Frank" THOMAS - 1907 marriage

1907 marriage

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

1908 Birth of Child
Marie Cecile THOMAS was born 9 July 1908, , New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" was 21 years old.

1909 Birth of Child
Marie Mina THOMAS was born 2 September 1909, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" was 22 years old.

1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England

1911 Birth of Child
Joseph Georges THOMAS was born 17 July 1911, , New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" was 24 years old.

1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada

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)

1913 Birth of Child
Joseph Barthélémie "Bert" THOMAS was born 13 July 1913, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" was 26 years old.

1915 Birth of Child
Joseph François Émile THOMAS was born 5 May 1915, , New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" was 27 years old.

1916 Birth of Child
Joseph Éphrem THOMAS was born 23 September 1916, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" was 29 years old.

1918 Birth of Child
Joseph Honoré THOMAS was born 12 March 1918, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" was 30 years old.

1920 Birth of Child
Edgar THOMAS was born 12 February 1920, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" was 32 years old.

1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1921 Marriage / Partner
François Rubin "Frank" THOMAS and Mathilde DRYSDELLE 24 July 1921, Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada (Tracadie-Sheila)

He was 34 years old.

1921 St Isidore
Name: Frank Thomas
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Veuf (Widower)
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birth Place: New Brunswick
Relation to Head of House: Chef (Head)
Father Birth Place: New Brunswick
Mother Birth Place: New Brunswick
Racial or Tribal Origin: Francaise (French)
Province or Territory: New Brunswick
District: Gloucester
District Number: 42
Sub-District: St Isidore (Parish)
Sub-District Number: 33
City, Town or Village: St Isidore (Paroisse)
Street or Township: Tilley Road
Municipality: St Isidore
Occupation: Cultivateur
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank Thomas 33
Milina Thomas 11
George Thomas 8
Bert Thomas 7
Emile Thomas 5
Ephreme Thomas 4
Léonile Le Breton 77, mother-in-law

1921 Census of Canada
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François Rubin "Frank" THOMAS - 1921 marriage

1921 marriage

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1921 Birth of Child
Joseph THOMAS was born 15 April 1921, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" was 33 years old.

1921 Death of Spouse/Partner
Catherine LEBRETON died 22 April 1921, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1922 Marriage of Child
Marie Mina THOMAS married 12 June 1922, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard) to Wilfred GRENIER

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

1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada

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

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

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.

1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada

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)

1935 Death of Child
Joseph Éphrem THOMAS died 5 August 1935, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

François Rubin "Frank" was 48 years old.

1935 - October 23 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1936 - January 20 - Edward VIII becomes King of England

1936 - December 11 - George VI becomes King of England

1937 Marriage of Child
Joseph François Émile THOMAS married 30 March 1937, Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada (Nepisiguit) (Nipisiguit) to Julia Clémentine CHIASSON

1937 Marriage of Child
Joseph Georges THOMAS married 9 June 1937, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada to Appoline "Pauline" DUGUAY

1937 Marriage of Child
Joseph Barthélémie "Bert" THOMAS married 15 November 1937, Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada to Yvonne DUGUAY

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 - 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)

1948 - November 15 - Louis St. Laurent becomes Prime Minister of Canada