Henry
HURST (HOUST)
Parents & Family of Henry HURST (HOUST)
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Henry HURST (HOUST).
Born: 12 November 1867 in Germany
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Henry married Mary GAFFNEY . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary GAFFNEY was born abt. 1873 in Massachusetts, USA.
Henry HURST (HOUST) died 5 August 1964 in Connecticut, USA.
Details of the family tree of Henry appear below.
Spouse & Children of Henry HURST (HOUST)
Children of Henry HURST (HOUST) and Mary GAFFNEY
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Henry HURST (HOUST).
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Henry HURST (HOUST).
Records about Henry HURST (HOUST) and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 186712 November 1867
Germany
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
1895 Birth of ChildMaria Elisabeth HOUST was born 30 December 1895, , Connecticut, USA
Henry was 28 years old.
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)
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 — 19645 August 1964
Connecticut, USA
He died at the age of 96.
Record added: 5/14/2021 9:21:31 AM
Last updated: 5/14/2021 9:21:31 AM
Explore Henry HURST (HOUST)'s Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
Explore Henry HURST (HOUST)'s Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching Henry Hurst (Houst)
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Germany
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Henry HURST (HOUST).
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.