James Francis BLESSING

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21 November 1882 , Caseville, Michigan, USA

Died

20 August 1941 ,

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Thomas BLESSING Ellen PETERS

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Born: 21 November 1882 in Caseville, Michigan, USA

Father: Thomas BLESSING

Mother: Ellen PETERS

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James Francis married Hattie BROUGH 24 June 1912 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA . Hattie BROUGH was born 2 April 1883 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA. Hattie died abt. 1930 in East Providence, Rhode Island, USA (Watchemoket) (Rumford). Hattie was the child of George Washington BROWE (BREAULT) (BROUGH) and Mary Etta HARRINGTON.

James Francis BLESSING died 20 August 1941
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Hattie BROUGH
Marriage date: 24 June 1912
Marriage place: Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
Hattie BROUGH was the child of George Washington BROWE (BREAULT) (BROUGH) and Mary Etta HARRINGTON

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Birth — 1882
21 November 1882
Caseville, Michigan, USA

1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)

The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)

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

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)

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)

1912 Marriage / Partner
James Francis BLESSING and Hattie BROUGH 24 June 1912, Fall River, Massachusetts, USA

He was 29 years old.

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)

1920 - East Providence, Rhode Island
Name: James F Blessing
Age: 37
Birth Year: abt 1883
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1920: East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Street: Centre St
House Number: 87
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Harriett G Blessing
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Machinist
Industry: Paper Mill
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Household Members:
Name Age
James F Blessing 37
Harriett G Blessing 36
George W Brough 64

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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))

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.

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)

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.