Matthew Henry
GEDDES
(b.
31 December 1872
,
Elmsdale, East Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
24 March 1964
,
Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
)
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Matthew Henry GEDDES was born 31 December 1872 in Elmsdale, East Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Matthew Henry GEDDES was the child of James L GEDDES and Mary M MCFETRIDGESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Matthew Henry married Amanda Gumb TURPLE (TURPEL) 12 May 1897 in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Amanda Gumb TURPLE (TURPEL) was born 28 September 1876 in Admiral Rock, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada. Amanda Gumb died April 1959 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada. Amanda Gumb was the child of John Cambell TURPLE and Mary Smith WATSON.
Matthew Henry GEDDES died 24 March 1964 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Amanda Gumb TURPLE (TURPEL)-- Date: 12 May 1897 Place: North Attleborough, Massachusetts, USA
Amanda Gumb TURPLE (TURPEL) was the child of John Cambell TURPLE and Mary Smith WATSON
Children of Matthew Henry GEDDES and Amanda Gumb TURPLE (TURPEL):
Mary Hazel GEDDES (b.20 February 1899, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 20 March 1987, Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada)
m. William David Perrie HALLADAY 4 December 1920
Amanda Gumb TURPLE (TURPEL)-- Date: 12 May 1897 Place: North Attleborough, Massachusetts, USA Amanda Gumb TURPLE (TURPEL) was the child of John Cambell TURPLE and Mary Smith WATSON
Children of Matthew Henry GEDDES and Amanda Gumb TURPLE (TURPEL):
Mary Hazel GEDDES (b.20 February 1899, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 20 March 1987, Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada)m. William David Perrie HALLADAY 4 December 1920
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1872 Birth 31 December 1872
Elmsdale, East Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
1873 - November 7 - Alexander Mackenzie becomes Prime Minister of Canada1878 - October 17 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)1887 - June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park. 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
1897 Marriage / PartnerMatthew Henry GEDDES and Amanda Gumb TURPLE (TURPEL) 12 May 1897, North Attleborough, Massachusetts, USA (North Attleboro)
He was 24 years old.
1899 Birth of ChildMary Hazel GEDDES was born 20 February 1899, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Matthew Henry was 26 years old.
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.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 - 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 Canada
1959 Death of Spouse/PartnerAmanda Gumb TURPLE (TURPEL) died April 1959, Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada
1963 - April 22 - Lester B. Pearson becomes Prime Minister of Canada1964 Death 24 March 1964
Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
He died at the age of 91.
Added: 4/21/2021 11:10:55 AM
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