Samuel
SLIGHT
Born
abt. 1864
,
England
Died
18 December 1952
,
Thompson, Connecticut, USA
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Samuel SLIGHT was born abt. 1864 in England
Samuel SLIGHT was the child of ? and ?Samuel was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1911.
Samuel SLIGHT died 18 December 1952 in Thompson, Connecticut, USA .
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1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, 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
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.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1920 Windham County, Connecticut
Name: Samuel Slight
Event Type:
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: , Windham, Connecticut
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Birthplace: England
Birth Year (Estimated): 1867
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Birthplace:
Household ID: 63
Sheet Number: 3
GS Film number: 1820198
Digital Folder Number: 4295766
Image Number: 01145
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF Robert E Harris M 40y Connecticut
MOTH Anna A Harris F 70y Connecticut
Alma V Kent F 30y New Jersey
SELF Samuel Slight M 53y England
WIFE Ellen L Slight F 50y England
Raymond Jacobs M 15y Connecticut
Abalado M Morales M 11y New York
Ida Morales F 9y New York
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: Samuel Slight
Event Type:
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: , Windham, Connecticut
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Birthplace: England
Birth Year (Estimated): 1867
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Birthplace:
Household ID: 63
Sheet Number: 3
GS Film number: 1820198
Digital Folder Number: 4295766
Image Number: 01145
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF Robert E Harris M 40y Connecticut
MOTH Anna A Harris F 70y Connecticut
Alma V Kent F 30y New Jersey
SELF Samuel Slight M 53y England
WIFE Ellen L Slight F 50y England
Raymond Jacobs M 15y Connecticut
Abalado M Morales M 11y New York
Ida Morales F 9y New York
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1930 Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut
Name: Samuel Slight
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut
Gender: Male
Age: 64
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Birthplace: England
Birth Year (Estimated): 1866
Immigration Year: 1911
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
District: 0040
Household ID: 106
Sheet Number and Letter: 5A
Line Number: 4
Affiliate Publication Number: T626, roll 285
GS Film number: 2340020
Digital Folder Number: 4531889
Image Number: 00574
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Samuel Slight M 64 England
Wife Ellen L Slight F 60 England
Guest Pauline Slight F 8 Connecticut
Guest Reginald Pinsonnault M 13 Massachusetts
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: Samuel Slight
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut
Gender: Male
Age: 64
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Birthplace: England
Birth Year (Estimated): 1866
Immigration Year: 1911
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
District: 0040
Household ID: 106
Sheet Number and Letter: 5A
Line Number: 4
Affiliate Publication Number: T626, roll 285
GS Film number: 2340020
Digital Folder Number: 4531889
Image Number: 00574
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Samuel Slight M 64 England
Wife Ellen L Slight F 60 England
Guest Pauline Slight F 8 Connecticut
Guest Reginald Pinsonnault M 13 Massachusetts
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 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.Death
Name: Samue Slight
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 18 Dec 1952
Event Place: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Residence Place: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Address:
Gender: Male
Age: 88
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Hispanic Origin:
Occupation:
Industry:
Education Level:
Birth Date:
Birth Town:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1864
Father's Surname (Original):
Spouse's Name: ELLE
Certificate Number: 19563
'Connecticut, Death Index, 1949-2001,' index, FamilySearch.org
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Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
Name: Samue Slight
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 18 Dec 1952
Event Place: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Residence Place: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Address:
Gender: Male
Age: 88
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Hispanic Origin:
Occupation:
Industry:
Education Level:
Birth Date:
Birth Town:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1864
Father's Surname (Original):
Spouse's Name: ELLE
Certificate Number: 19563
'Connecticut, Death Index, 1949-2001,' index, FamilySearch.org
familysearch.org (Mormon Genealogy Records)
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
Postcards and Memories of Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
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Burial & Cemetery
Samuel is buried at:
Woodstock Central Cemetery Woodstock Windham County Connecticut, USA
Added: 4/12/2013 2:24:57 PM
- Updated: 2/2/2025 12:11:31 PM
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