John Alexander MACVARISH

(b. 7 October 1884 , Nova Scotia, Canada d. 19 March 1937 , New Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada )

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John Alexander MACVARISH was born 7 October 1884 in Nova Scotia, Canada

John Alexander MACVARISH was the child of Hugh MACVARISH and Jessie GILLIS and the grandchild of: (paternal) Alexander "An Taillear Mor" MACVARISH and Catherine STEWART

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

John Alexander married Flora Anne MACDOUGALL 1 October 1912 in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Flora Anne MACDOUGALL was born June 6 1882 in Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. Flora Anne died January 4 1975 in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada (Barrachois). Flora Anne was the child of James MCDOUGALL and Elizabeth "Betsy" MCKINNON.

John Alexander MACVARISH died 19 March 1937 in New Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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John Alexander MACVARISH married

Flora Anne MACDOUGALL-- Date: 1 October 1912 Place: Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Flora Anne MACDOUGALL was the child of James MCDOUGALL and Elizabeth "Betsy" MCKINNON

Children of John Alexander MACVARISH and Flora Anne MACDOUGALL:

Agnes Janet MACVARISH (b.June 19 1921, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada d. May 22 1962, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada )
m. Alfred (Baptised Albert) Joseph LEBLANC

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1884 Birth
7 October 1884
Nova Scotia, Canada

1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)

1887 - June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park.

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 - 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 - 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)

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

1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England

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

1912 Marriage / Partner
John Alexander MACVARISH and Flora Anne MACDOUGALL 1 October 1912, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

He was 28 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 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1921 Birth of Child
Agnes Janet MACVARISH was born June 19 1921, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada (Barrachois)

John Alexander was 36 years old.

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

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

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)