Robert Dunham SETZER

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27 August 1924 , Tampa, Florida, USA

Died

3 April 2019 , Pinellas, Florida, USA

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Oscar Allen SETZER Yeotie Leak DOLCATER

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Born: 27 August 1924 in Tampa, Florida, USA

Father: Oscar Allen SETZER

Mother: Yeotie Leak DOLCATER

Paternal grandparents: George Washington SETZER , Mary Jane CARPENTER

Maternal grandparents: William Chauncy DOLCATER , Mary Susan MITCHELL

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Robert Dunham married Mary Lee AYCRIGG 19 September 1950 in Winter Park, Florida, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Mary Lee AYCRIGG was born 23 June 1929 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville). Mary Lee died 2 February 2022 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA. Mary Lee was the child of Charles Benjamin AYCRIGG and Mary Louise BENNETT.

Robert Dunham SETZER died 3 April 2019 in Pinellas, Florida, USA.

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Robert Dunham SETZER married

Mary Lee AYCRIGG
Marriage date: 19 September 1950
Marriage place: Winter Park, Florida, USA
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Mary Lee AYCRIGG was the child of Charles Benjamin AYCRIGG and Mary Louise BENNETT

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Mary Lee Aycrigg Weds in Florida

Announcement was made here today of the marriage of Miss Mary Lee Aycrigg, daughter of Charles B. Aycrigg and the late Mary Louise Bennett Aycrigg of Winter Park, Fla., formerly of Pittsfleld, to Robert Dunham Setzer, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Setzer of Tampa, Fla. The ceremony was performed Sept. 8 at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Winter Park by Rev. James L. Duncan, assisted by Rev. George Paul Reeves.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Nancy Neide of Winter Park. Mr. Setzer was best man for his son. Ushers were John Taylor and Lamar Simmons of Orlando, Fla., and Benjamin and Gerard Aycrigg, brothers of the bride.

A small reception was given at the Rollins College Alumni House by th« AH Saints' Church choir, which the bridegroom directed for two years.

The couple will live on Oenoke Ridge Road in New Canaan, Conn., where Mr. Setzer Is organist and choirmaster of the Congregational Church. He currently is studying for the degree of master of sacred music at Union Theological Seminary. The bride attended Rollins College for three years. She is a cousin of Mrs. John Nicholson, Donald W. Gimlich, Mrs. Thomas L. Lawler and Mrs. Marlon G. Roberts, all of this city.

The Berkshire Evening Eagle. Tuesday, Sept 19, 1950

Name: Robert Dunham Setzer

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Event Type: Marriage

Event Date: 08 Sep 1950

Event Place: Florida, United States

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Spouse's Name: Mary Lee Aycrigg

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GS Film number: 002115825

Digital Folder Number: 005205812

Image Number: 00204

"Florida, Marriages, 1830-1993," index and images, FamilySearch.org : accessed 30 Sep 2013), Robert Dunham Setzer and Mary Lee Aycrigg, 1950.

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Birth — 1924
27 August 1924
Tampa, Florida, USA

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

1927 - April 7 – Bell Telephone Co. transmits an image of Herbert Hoover (then the Secretary of Commerce), which becomes the first successful long distance demonstration of television

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

1929 - Herbert Hoover becomes President of the United States

1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)

1930 - Hyde Park, Florida
Name: Bobbie D Setger
[Bobbie D Setzer]
Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 5
Birthplace: Florida
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Hyde Park, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Map of Home: Hyde Park, Hillsborough, Florida
Street Address: Bayshore Drive
House Number: 804
Dwelling Number: 313
Family Number: 385
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: No
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Oscar A Setger
43 Head
Yeotle L Setger
39 Wife
William A Setger
17 Son
John D Setger
15 Son
Betty L Setger
9 Daughter
Bobbie D Setger 5 Son
William C Dolcater
66 Father-in-law
Mary S Dolcater
65 Mother-in-law
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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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 - March 3 – The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the United States National anthem.

1933 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President of the United States

1933 - December 5 – The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution is passed, repealing Prohibition

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

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

1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law

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 - Hillsborough, Florida
Name: Bob D Setzer
[Bob D Detzer]
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Florida
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Hillsborough, Florida
Map of Home in 1940: Hillsborough, Florida
Street: Bay Side Avenue
House Number: 804
Inferred Residence in 1935: Palma Ceia, Sunset Park, Ballast Point, Hillsborough, Florida
Sheet Number: 11B
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
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Household Members Age Relationship
Oscar A Setzer
53 Head
Yeotle D Setzer
49 Wife
John D Setzer
25 Son
Betty L Setzer
19 Daughter
Bob D Setzer 15 Son
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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1941 - December 8 - (the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor) United States declares war on Japan (WW2)

1944 - D-Day, which occurred on June 6, 1944, was a pivotal World War II operation where Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. Known as Operation Overlord, it involved over 156,000 troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations. The operation aimed to liberate Western Europe from Nazi German control. The landings marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, leading to the eventual Allied victory in Europe.

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.

1945 - Harry S. Truman becomes President of the United States

1945 - On September 2, 1945, World War II officially ended with the formal surrender of Japan. The surrender ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, where Japanese officials signed the Instrument of Surrender in the presence of Allied representatives, including General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz.

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

1950 Marriage / Partner
Robert Dunham SETZER and Mary Lee AYCRIGG 19 September 1950, Winter Park, Florida, USA

He was 26 years old.

Robert Dunham SETZER - 1950 Marriage Florida, Marriages, 1830-1993, index and images, FamilySearch (https:/familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/23H8-6BD : accessed 30 Sep 2013

1950 Marriage

"Florida, Marriages, 1830-1993," index and images, FamilySearch (https:/ familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ 23H8-6BD : accessed 30 Sep 2013), Robert Dunham Setzer and Mary Lee Aycrigg, 1950.

1950 - June 25 - Korean War begins when North Korean forces invade South Korea.

1953 - Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President of the United States

1953 - On July 27, 1953, the Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice agreement at Panmunjom. This ceasefire halted the conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by United Nations forces primarily from the United States. The agreement established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near the 38th parallel, effectively maintaining the pre-war boundary and creating a buffer zone between the two Koreas.

1961 - John F. Kennedy becomes President of the United States

1961 - Vietnam War officially begins with 900 military advisors landing in Saigon.

1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.

1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.

In 1963, on November 22, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. The assassination shocked the nation and the world, leading to widespread mourning and a period of intense national introspection. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States shortly after Kennedy's death. The assassination sparked numerous conspiracy theories and investigations, with the Warren Commission ultimately concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination. Kennedy's death had a profound impact on American politics and society, marking the end of an era often referred to as 'Camelot.'

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

1969 - Richard M. Nixon becomes President of the United States

1969 - July 20 - Apollo 11 - Man lands on the moon

June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.

1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.

1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam

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.

1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.

1977 - Jimmy Carter becomes President of the United States

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State occurred on May 18, triggered by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake. It caused the largest landslide in recorded history, followed by a massive lateral blast. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 250 homes, and spread ash across the U.S.

1981 - Ronald Reagan becomes President of the United States

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

1983 - The laptop computer is invented (Radio Shack Corp., United States)

1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.

1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)

1989 - George H. W. Bush becomes President of the United States

1993 - William J. Clinton becomes President of the United States

2001 - George W. Bush becomes President of the United States

2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.

United States Public Records Index
Name: Robert,D Setzer
Titles and Terms (Original):
Also Known As: Robert A Setzer
2nd Also Known As Name: Robert Dunham Setzer
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Residence Date: 01 Jun 2004-10 Jan 2009
Residence Place: Crystal River, Florida, United States
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1924
Phone Number: (352) 795-6904
Phone Number Recorded Date: 10 Jan 2009
Address: 10015 W Riverwood Dr # 53
Address Continued: Crystal River, Florida 34428
Address Date: 01 Jun 2004-10 Jan 2009
2nd Address: 6500 7th Ave N
2nd Address Continued: Saint Petersburg, Florida 33710
2nd Address Date: 01 Mar 1988-05 Dec 2008
3rd Address: 6500 7th Ave N
3rd Address Continued: St Petersburg, Florida 33710
3rd Address Date: 28 Jul 1966-10 Jan 2009
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Possible Relatives: Dunham R Setzer, Mary Lee A Setzer
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2009 - Barack Obama becomes President of the United States

2017 - Donald J. Trump becomes President of the United States

Obituary
OBITUARY OF ROBERT D SETZER
Robert D Setzer, 94, died peacefully on April 3rd in the presence of his family. He was born in Tampa to Oscar & Yeotle Setzer and was the youngest of four children.

Mr Setzer was a prominent musician in the area and state of Florida in the field of church music. He was also an instructor of organ at St Pete College. Among his many accomplishments, he was responsible for the design and installation the 1965 organ at St Peter’s (Episcopal) Cathedral where he was Organist/ Choirmaster for 35 years, and the Heissler organ at St Pete College, where he taught.

He took degrees from Rollins College, Winter Park, and Union Theological Seminary in New York City.

Mr. Setzer is survived by his wife of nearly 69 years, Mary Lee, daughter Mari Reive, son Robert A Setzer, grandchildren Patrick Reive and granddaughter Samantha (Nic) Holland. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Gerry (Terry) Aycrigg and many nieces and nephews.

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