Edgar Franklin
JOHNS
(b.
February 16, 1894
,
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
d.
October 7, 1974
,
Bracebridge, Ontario Canada
)
Age: 80
Cause of Death: Heart Failure
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Edgar Franklin JOHNS was born February 16, 1894 in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Edgar Franklin JOHNS was the child of William Henry JOHNS and Emma FRANKLINSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Edgar Franklin married Kathleen HUBERT 20 May 1919 in Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Kathleen HUBERT was born January 20, 1900 in Bracebridge, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada. Kathleen died September 07, 1973 in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Kathleen was the child of Theodule Joseph HUBERT and Elizabeth Ann THOMPSON.
Edgar Franklin JOHNS died October 7, 1974 in Bracebridge, Ontario Canada.
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Edgar Franklin JOHNS was a Independent fuel Dealer.
Edgar Franklin JOHNS was a Independent fuel Dealer.
Family and Children of Edgar Franklin JOHNS
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Kathleen HUBERT-- Date: 20 May 1919 Place: Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Kathleen HUBERT was the child of Theodule Joseph HUBERT and Elizabeth Ann THOMPSON
Children of Edgar Franklin JOHNS and Kathleen HUBERT:
Kathleen HUBERT-- Date: 20 May 1919 Place: Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, CanadaKathleen HUBERT was the child of Theodule Joseph HUBERT and Elizabeth Ann THOMPSON
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1894 Birth February 16, 1894
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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)
1919 Marriage / PartnerEdgar Franklin JOHNS and Kathleen HUBERT 20 May 1919, Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
He was 25 years old.
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 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. 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.
1973 Death of Spouse/PartnerKathleen HUBERT died September 07, 1973, Orillia, Ontario, Canada
1974 Death October 7, 1974
Bracebridge, Ontario Canada
He died at the age of 80.
Edgar is buried at: St. James Anglican Gravenhurst ontario
Added: 11/10/2018 7:51:53 PM
- Updated: 9/12/2025 3:48:23 PM
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