James
JESSOP
(b.
October 30, 1887
,
Grande-Rivière, Québec, Canada
d.
August 22, 1976
,
Saint-Basile, Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada
)
Age: 89
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James JESSOP was born October 30, 1887 in Grande-Rivière, Québec, Canada
James JESSOP was the child of Peter-John JESSOP and Sarah KEARNEY and the grandchild of: (paternal) James JESSOP and Mary MORRIS (maternal) Thomas KEARNEY and Helen CHESSERSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James married Alma BOURDAGE 16 November 1908 in Bonaventure, Québec, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Alma BOURDAGE was born May 8, 1889 in Bonaventure, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bonaventure). Alma died February 22, 1985 in Saint-Basile, Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada (Edmundston). Alma was the child of Jean-Louis BOURDAGES and Margaret HALL.
James JESSOP died August 22, 1976 in Saint-Basile, Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada .
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Occupation
James JESSOP was a Pipe fitter.
James JESSOP was a Pipe fitter.
Family and Children of James JESSOP
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Alma BOURDAGE-- Date: 16 November 1908 Place: Bonaventure, Québec, Canada
Alma BOURDAGE was the child of Jean-Louis BOURDAGES and Margaret HALL
Children of James JESSOP and Alma BOURDAGE:
Albert JESSOP (b.December 14, 1921, Saint-Basile, Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada d. October 8, 1970, Hearst, Ontario, Canada)
Alma BOURDAGE-- Date: 16 November 1908 Place: Bonaventure, Québec, Canada Alma BOURDAGE was the child of Jean-Louis BOURDAGES and Margaret HALL
Children of James JESSOP and Alma BOURDAGE:
Albert JESSOP (b.December 14, 1921, Saint-Basile, Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada d. October 8, 1970, Hearst, Ontario, Canada)
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1887 Birth October 30, 1887
Grande-Rivière, Québec, Canada
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 Canada1892 - December 5 - John Sparrow David Thompson becomes Prime Minister of Canada1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1901 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England 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.
1908 Marriage / PartnerJames JESSOP and Alma BOURDAGE 16 November 1908, Bonaventure, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bonaventure)
He was 21 years old.
1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada
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 Canada1921 Birth of ChildAlbert JESSOP was born December 14, 1921, Saint-Basile, Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada (Edmundston)
James was 34 years old.
1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - October 23 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1936 - January 20 - Edward VIII becomes King of England1936 - December 11 - George VI becomes King of England 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.1948 - November 15 - Louis St. Laurent becomes Prime Minister of Canada1952 - February 6 - Elizabeth II becomes Queen of England1957 - June 21 - John Diefenbaker becomes Prime Minister of Canada1963 - April 22 - Lester B. Pearson becomes Prime Minister of Canada1968 - April 20 - Pierre Trudeau becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1970 Death of ChildAlbert JESSOP died October 8, 1970, Hearst, Ontario, Canada
James was 82 years old.
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.1976 Death August 22, 1976
Saint-Basile, Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada
He died at the age of 88.
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