Frank Winfield WOOLWORTH

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13 April 1852 , Rodman, New York, USA

Died

8 April 1919 , Glen Cove, New York, USA

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John Hubbell WOOLWORTH Fanny MCBRIER

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Born: 13 April 1852 in Rodman, New York, USA

Father: John Hubbell WOOLWORTH

Mother: Fanny MCBRIER

Paternal grandparents: Jasper WOOLWORTH , Elizabeth G BUELL

Maternal grandparents: Henry MCBRIER , Keziah SLOAN

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Frank Winfield married Jennie CREIGHTON 11 June 1876 in Manhattan, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Jennie CREIGHTON was born 1 March 1853 in Picton, Ontario, Canada. Jennie died 21 May 1924 in Glen Cove, New York, USA. Jennie was the child of Thomas Henry CREIGHTON and Adelia TAYLOR.

Frank Winfield WOOLWORTH died 8 April 1919 in Glen Cove, New York, USA.

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Recorded occupation: Founder of F. W. Woolworth Company

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Jennie CREIGHTON
Marriage date: 11 June 1876
Marriage place: Manhattan, New York, USA
Jennie CREIGHTON was the child of Thomas Henry CREIGHTON and Adelia TAYLOR

Children of Frank Winfield WOOLWORTH and Jennie CREIGHTON

Helena Maud WOOLWORTH

Born: 17 July 1878, Watertown, New York, USA
Died: 15 March 1938, Manhattan, New York, USA

Edna WOOLWORTH

Born: 12 July 1883, , Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 2 May 1917, Manhattan, New York, USA

Jessie May WOOLWORTH

Born: 14 March 1886, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 1 November 1971, Manhattan, New York, USA

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Birth — 1852
13 April 1852
Rodman, New York, USA

1853 - Franklin Pierce becomes President of the United States

1855 - Rodman, Jefferson, New York
Name: Franklin W Woolworth
Birth Year: abt 1852
Age: 3
Gender: Male
Relation to Head: Child
Residence: Rodman, Jefferson, New York, USA
Household number: 65
Line Number: 9
Household Members:
Name Age
John Woolworth 33
Fanny Woolworth 25
Franklin W Woolworth 3

1855 New York State Census
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1857 - Toilet paper is invented (Joseph Gayetty, United States)

1857 - James Buchanan becomes President of the United States

1857 - March 6 – Dred Scott v. Sandford: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that Blacks are not citizens and slaves can not sue for freedom, driving the country further towards the American Civil War.

1858 - March 30 - H. L. Lipman, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, patented the first pencil with eraser

1861 - February 8 – American Civil War: The Confederate States of America are formed, comprising the first six break-away states.

1861 - Abraham Lincoln becomes President of the United States

1863 - January 1 - President Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves.

1863 - October 3 – President Lincoln proclaims a national Thanksgiving day to be celebrated the final Thursday in November in the United States

1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

1864 - Pasteurization is invented (Louis Pasteur, France)

1865 - Champion, Jefferson, New York
Name: Frank W Woolworth
Gender: Male
Relation to Head: Son
Birth Year: abt 1852
Age: 13
Residence: Champion, Jefferson, New York, USA
Line Number: 13
Page Number: 29
Household Members:
Name Age
J H Woolworth 43
Fanny Woolworth 35
Frank W Woolworth 13
Charles S Woolworth 9

1865 New York State Census
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April 14, 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth at in Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. He died the next day. Andrew Johnson becomes President of the United States.

1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)

Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.

1869 - Ulysses S. Grant becomes President of the United States

1870 - Champion, Jefferson, New York
Name: Frank Woodworth
[Frank Woolworth]
Age in 1870: 18
Birth Year: abt 1852
Birthplace: New York
Dwelling Number: 85
Home in 1870: Champion, Jefferson, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Carthage
Occupation: At Home
Inferred Father: John H Woodworth
Inferred Mother: Fanny Woodworth
Household Members:
Name Age
John H Woodworth 48
Fanny Woodworth 40
Frank Woodworth 18
Summers Woodworth 13
Flora Woodworth 2

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1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.

1875 - Watertown, New York
Name: Frank W Woolworth
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1875
Event Place: Watertown, Jefferson, New York, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Relationship to Head of Household: Boarder
Birth Year (Estimated): 1852

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Helen Ellis F 46
Jennie S Cobb Daughter F 23
William S Cobb Grandson M 4
Nellie Cobb Granddaughter F 1
Wattis Zimmerman Boarder M 26
Barnard Mccarty Boarder M 25
Cornelius Bowerman Boarder M 22
Phillip J Barron Boarder M 23
Frank W Woolworth Boarder M 23
James T Caniff Boarder M 21
Samuel C Ellis Brother M 21
William J Allen Boarder M 19
Clinton C Rider Boarder M 24

Family Number: 126
Page: 14
Line Number: 3
GS Film number: 892398
Digital Folder Number: 004858069
Image Number: 00120
1875 New York State Census
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1876 Marriage / Partner
Frank Winfield WOOLWORTH and Jennie CREIGHTON 11 June 1876, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)

He was 24 years old.

1876 - March 7 – Alexander Graham Bell is granted a United States patent for an invention he calls the telephone.

1877 - Rutherford B. Hayes becomes President of the United States

1877 - November 21 - Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record sound.

1878 Birth of Child
Helena Maud WOOLWORTH was born 17 July 1878, Watertown, New York, USA

Frank Winfield was 26 years old.

1879 - Incandescent light bulb is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, United States)

February 22 1879 Woolworth started his own first store in Utica which later failed and closed the following May 28 1880.

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1880 - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Name: F W Woolworth
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1880
Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Occupation: Notions Dealer
Relationship to Head of Household: Other
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Other
Birth Year (Estimated): 1852
Birthplace: New York, United States
Father's Birthplace: New York, United States
Mother's Birthplace: New York, United States
Sheet Letter: D
Sheet Number: 8
Person Number: 13
Volume: 2

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Anna E Kendig Self F 54 Pennsylvania, United States
Emma A Kendig Daughter F 28 Pennsylvania, United States
Willie G Kendig Son M 24 Pennsylvania, United States
Ella M Kendig Daughter F 22 Pennsylvania, United States
Lydia C Kendig Daughter F 17 Pennsylvania, United States
H H Heslett Other M 34 Pennsylvania, United States
Jennie E Heslett Other F 37 Pennsylvania, United States
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1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1881 - The American Red Cross is established by Clara Barton.

Confident in his new venture, he opened a store in Lancaster PA June 21 1881 which was the successful beginning of his chain of stores.

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1881 - March 4 - James A. Garfield becomes President of the United States

1881 - July 2 - James A. Garfield was shot at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station in Washington, D.C., at 9:30 am on Saturday, July 2, 1881. He died in Elberon, New Jersey, two months later on September 19, 1881. The shooting occurred less than four months into his term as president. Charles J. Guiteau was convicted of Garfield's murder and executed by hanging one year after the shooting. Chester Arthur becomes President of the United States.

1883 Birth of Child
Edna WOOLWORTH was born 12 July 1883, , Pennsylvania, USA

Frank Winfield was 31 years old.

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

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

1885 - Grover Cleveland becomes President of the United States

1886 Birth of Child
Jessie May WOOLWORTH was born 14 March 1886, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Frank Winfield was 33 years old.

1886 - October 28 - Statue of Liberty is Unveiled

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

1889 - Benjamin Harrison becomes President of the United States

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

1893 - Grover Cleveland becomes President of the United States

1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

1897 - William McKinley becomes President of the United States

1898 - April 25 – Spanish-American War: The United States declares war on Spain

1898 - December 10 – The Treaty of Paris is signed, ending the Spanish-American War.

1900 - Manhattan, New York
Name: Frank Woolworth
Age: 48
Birth Date: Apr 1852
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Manhattan, New York, New York
Street: 59 Th 5 Th Ave Pavorial Hotel
House Number: 775
Sheet Number: 8
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 110
Family Number: 154
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Jennie Woolworth
Marriage Year: 1877
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Years in US: 29
Occupation: Merchant
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
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Household Members:
Name Age
Frank Woolworth 48
Jennie Woolworth 47
Helena M Woolworth 21
Edna A Woolworth 16
Jessie M Woolworth 14

1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Frank Winfield WOOLWORTH - Woolworth Building from City Hall Park, New York City

Woolworth Building from City Hall Park, New York City

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1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1901 - William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, was shot on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New York, on September 6, 1901, six months into his second term. He was shaking hands with the public when an anarchist, Leon Czolgosz, shot him twice in the abdomen. Theodore Roosevelt becomes President of the United States.

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)

1904 - June 28 - U.S. begins construction of Panama Canal.

1905 - Manhattan, New York
Name: Frank W Woolworth
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birth Place: United States
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence Year: 1905
Residence: Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Relationship to Head: Head
Assembly District: 29
Election District: 18
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank W Woolworth 52
Jennie C Woolworth 52
Edna A Woolworth 21
Jessie Woolworth 19
Katie Maloney 32
Sarah Mckenna 20
Hannah Kollquist 34
1905 New York State Census
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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)

1909 - Passport Application
Name: Frank W Woolworth
Age: 57
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1852
Birth Place: Rodman, Jefferson County, New York
Residence Place: New York, New York
Passport Issue Date: 20 May 1909
Spouse: Jennie
Has Photo: No
Certificate Number: 6034

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1909 - William Howard Taft becomes President of the United States

1910 - Manhattan, New York
Name: Frank Woolworth
[Frank W Woolworth]
Age in 1910: 58
Birth Year: abt 1852
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York
Street: East 80th St
House Number: 1
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Jennie Woolworth
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Retail Merchant
Industry: 5 & 10th Streets
Employer, Employee or Other: Employer
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Farm or House: House
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 33
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Household Members:
Name Age
Frank Woolworth 58
Jennie Woolworth 57
Jessie Woolworth 24
Hulda Peterson 50
Clara Borg 25
Laura Errickson 29
Hilma Sorrella 32
Alice Duffy 22

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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)

1913 - Woodrow Wilson becomes President of the United States

1913 - April 24 – The Woolworth Building opens in New York City. Designed by Cass Gilbert, it is the tallest building in the world at this date and for more than a decade after.
In 1913, the Woolworth Building opened its doors in New York City, marking a significant moment in architectural history. Designed by Cass Gilbert, this iconic skyscraper soared to great heights, becoming the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion. Standing at an impressive 792 feet, the Woolworth Building stood as a symbol of modernity and progress, reflecting the booming economy and the ambitious spirit of the early 20th century.

The building's design was a marvel of its time, featuring a neo-Gothic style that was both elegant and imposing. Its intricate façade was adorned with ornamental details, including gargoyles and intricate carvings, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era. The interior was equally impressive, with a grand lobby that exuded opulence and sophistication. The Woolworth Building quickly became a landmark in the New York City skyline, a testament to human ingenuity and the pursuit of architectural excellence.
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April 24, 1913

1913 - October 31 – The Lincoln Highway, the first automobile road across the United States, is dedicated

1915 - January 25 - First United States coast-to-coast long-distance telephone call

1917 - March 2 – The enactment of the Jones Act grants Puerto Ricans United States citizenship.

1917 - April 6 – WWI: The United States declares war on Germany

1917 Death of Child
Edna WOOLWORTH died 2 May 1917, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)

Frank Winfield was 65 years old.

1918 - March 19 – The United States Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight saving time

Death
Name: Frank M. Woolworth
Death Date: 8 Apr 1919
Death Place: Glen Cove, New York, USA
Certificate Number: 24692

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