Louis CHOINIERE

Born

22 June 1893 , Saint-Pie, Québec, Canada

Died

10 March 1976 , Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Louis married Evelina DESJARDINS abt. 1928 . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Evelina DESJARDINS was born abt. 1898 in Massachusetts, USA. Evelina died abt. 1945 in Webster, Massachusetts, USA.

Parents & Family of Louis CHOINIERE

Parents of Louis CHOINIERE

Father

Pierre-Arsene CHOINIERE

Mother

Regina CASAVANT

Grandparents of Louis CHOINIERE

Paternal grandparents

Louis-Narcisse CHOINIERE dit SABOURIN Marie-Thérèse CHARBONNEAU

Maternal grandparents

Maternal grandfather not yet recorded Maternal grandmother not yet recorded

Louis was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1901.

Spouses, Marriages & Children of Louis CHOINIERE

Louis CHOINIERE married

Evelina DESJARDINS
Marriage date: abt. 1928
Marriage place:

Children of Louis CHOINIERE and Evelina DESJARDINS

Jean Paul (John) CHOINIERE

Born: 26 November 1928, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 27 July 2008, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Madeleine Dolorea CHOINIERE

Born: 10 June 1932, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 17 January 2013, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Leonard Russell KORCH October 1954 Place: Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Emile S PLASSE 1967 Place: Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Lucille Estelle CHOINIERE

Born: 20 February 1935, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 31 January 2005, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

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Birth — 1893
22 June 1893
Saint-Pie, Québec, 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)

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 - 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 - Dudley, Massachusetts

Name: Louis Choiniere
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Dudley, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race: White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birth Year (Estimated): 1894
BirthPlace: Canada
Immigration Year: 1901
Father's BirthPlace: Canada
Mother's BirthPlace: Canada
Sheet Letter: B
Sheet Number: 6

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Pierre Choiniere Head M 61 Canada
Regina Choiniere Wife F 59 Canada
Rose Choiniere Daughter F 22 Canada
Jean Choiniere Son M 31 Canada
Louis Choiniere Son M 26 Canada
Ovila Casavant Nephew M 27 Canada

District: ED 32
Sheet Number and Letter: 6B
Household ID: 114
Line Number: 62
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
Affiliate Film Number: 745
GS Film Number: 1820745
Digital Folder Number:

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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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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)

1928 Birth of Child
Jean Paul (John) CHOINIERE was born 26 November 1928, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Louis was 35 years old.

1930 - Webster, Massachusetts

Name: Louis C Choiniere
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1894
BirthPlace: Canada
Immigration Year: 1896
Father's BirthPlace: Canada
Mother's BirthPlace: Canada
Sheet Letter: B
Sheet Number: 1

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Louis C Choiniere Head M 36 Canada
Evelina Choiniere Wife F 32 Massachusetts
John P Choiniere Son M 1 Massachusetts

District: ED 293
Sheet Number and Letter: 1B
Household ID: 23
Line Number: 85
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 966
GS Film Number: 2340701
Digital Folder Number: 004950046
Image Number: 00805

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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

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)

1932 Birth of Child
Madeleine Dolorea CHOINIERE was born 10 June 1932, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Louis was 38 years old.

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

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

1935 Birth of Child
Lucille Estelle CHOINIERE was born 20 February 1935, Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Louis was 41 years old.

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 - Webster, Massachusetts

Name: Lewis Choiniere
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Webster, Webster Town, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
BirthPlace: Canada
Birth Year (Estimated): 1895
Last Place of Residence: Same House

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Lewis Choiniere Head M 45 Canada
Erclina Choiniere Wife F 42 Massachusetts
John P Choiniere Son M 11 Massachusetts
Madelin Choiniere Daughter F 7 Massachusetts
Lucille Choiniere Daughter F 5 Massachusetts

District: 14-302
Family Number: 172
Sheet Number and Letter: 8B
Line Number: 56
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 1655
Digital Folder Number: 005460927
Image Number: 00985

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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

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)

1954 Marriage of Child
Madeleine Dolorea CHOINIERE married October 1954, Webster, Massachusetts, USA to Leonard Russell KORCH

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

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.