Bessie Leota
WHALEN
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Bessie Leota WHALEN was born 16 November 1895 in Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada
and the grandchild of: (paternal) Walton Thomas WHALEN and Louisa Ann KIERSTEAD (maternal) William C ROGERS and Olivia ROGERSSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Bessie Leota married Leroy Franklin GODDARD 20 June 1912 in Exeter, New Hampshire, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Leroy Franklin GODDARD was born 22 November 1892 in Salisbury, Massachusetts, USA (Salisbury Beach). Leroy Franklin died August 1919 in Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA. Leroy Franklin was the child of Franklin Eli GODDARD and Ida A FRENCH.
Bessie Leota WHALEN died 24 March 1978 in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.
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Leroy Franklin GODDARDMarriage date: 20 June 1912
Marriage place: Exeter, New Hampshire, USA
Leroy Franklin GODDARD was the child of Franklin Eli GODDARD and Ida A FRENCH
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1895 Birth 16 November 1895
Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada
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.
1912 Marriage / PartnerBessie Leota WHALEN and Leroy Franklin GODDARD 20 June 1912, Exeter, New Hampshire, USA
She was 16 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1913 Birth of ChildIla Frances GODDARD was born 6 July 1913, Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA
Bessie Leota was 17 years old.
1919 Death of Spouse/PartnerLeroy Franklin GODDARD died August 1919, Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA
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. 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.1978 Death 24 March 1978
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
She died at the age of 82.
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