Jacob Michael SKUBIS

Born

9 January 1882 , Riga, Russia

Died

7 July 1979 , Salisbury, Connecticut, USA

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Jacob Michael was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1903.

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Birth — 1882
9 January 1882
Riga, Russia

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)

1910 Bronx, New York, New York

Name: Jacob Skubis
Event Place: Bronx Assembly District 34, New York, New York
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Brother-in-law
Immigration Year: 1903
BirthPlace: Russia
Father's BirthPlace: Russia
Mother's BirthPlace: Russia
Household ID: 278
PAge: 11
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF William Recke M 35y Russia
WIFE Lydia Recke F 30y Russia
DAU Grace Recke F 3y New York
Jacob Skubis M 28y Russia
SIS Elsie Skubis F 24y Russia

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1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

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)

1917 World War I Draft Registration

Name: Jacob Skubis
Event Type: Draft Registration
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: New York City no 13, New York, United States
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 22 Jan 1882
BirthPlace: , ,
Nationality: United States
Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
Affiliate Publication Number: M1509
GS Film Number: 001753997
Digital Folder Number: 005262758
Image Number: 04937

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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918

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.

1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1942 World War II Draft Registration

Name: Jacob Michael Skubis
Event Type: Draft Registration
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Lime Rock, Litchfield, Connecticut
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 09 Jan 1882
Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Connecticut
Affiliate Publication Number: M1962
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 2555449
GS Film Number: 2283881
Digital Folder Number: 004135855
Image Number: 03138

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FamilySearch.org. U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947.
The Draft

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)

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.

Death

Name: Jacob Skubis
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 07 Jul 1979
Event Place: Salisbury, , Connecticut
Residence Place: Salisbury, , Connecticut
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Age: 97
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
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Birth Year (Estimated): 1882
Father's Surname (Original): SKUBIS
Spouse's Name: HELEN
Certificate Number: 14420

'Connecticut, Death Index, 1949-2001,' index, FamilySearch.org

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familysearch.org (Mormon Genealogy Records)
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website

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