flag male ancestor  James  FOURNIE

  (b. 24 April 1870 Sombra, Ontario, Canada   d. 31 October 1950 )  

Am I Your Ancestor?
FOURNIE Family Tree – Connecting the Past to the Present!

What started out as our family is now your’s too!


James FOURNIE was born 24 April 1870 in Sombra, Ontario, Canada

James FOURNIE was the child of ?   and   ?

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

James  married  Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD 21 February 1894 in Brigden, Lambton, Ontario, Canada .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD  was born 16 February 1871 in Wilkesport, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.  Rebecca Ruth died 4 January 1957 Rebecca Ruth was the child of David Edward SHEPPARD and Anne STURDEVANT.

James FOURNIE died 31 October 1950
Details of the family tree of James appear below.

Family and Children of James FOURNIE

[Hide/Show]

James FOURNIE married flag female ancestor Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD-- Date: 21 February 1894 Place: Brigden, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD was the child of David Edward SHEPPARD and Anne STURDEVANT




Children of James FOURNIE and Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD:

flag male ancestor Joseph FOURNIE (b.9 June 1894, Sombra, Ontario, Canada  d. 25 July 1951, Sombra, Ontario, Canada)
m. Mary LECLAIR 



Add Life Event for this Ancestor Share the History, Life Events, and Stories of James FOURNIE
(Add details like birth, baptism, census records, military service, obituary, personal achievements, and more.)

[Hide/Show]

Discovering the Ancestry of James FOURNIE: Events, Photos & Historical Records

birth1870 Birth
24 April 1870
Sombra, Ontario, Canada
marriage1894 Marriage / Partner
James FOURNIE and Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD 21 February 1894, Brigden, Lambton, Ontario, Canada

He was 23 years old.
1894 Birth of Child
Joseph FOURNIE was born 9 June 1894, Sombra, Ontario, Canada

James was 24 years old.
Invention 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.
Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
Invention 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Invention 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.
Added: 6/28/2021 1:48:32 PM - Updated: 6/28/2021 1:49:27 PM

Not the person you are looking for? Try again!

Search for YOUR Family by Name

NOTE: If you don't know your ancestor's whole name or are unsure of the spelling, specify part of the name.

First Name (and Middle Name if applicable):
*Last Name:
Gender:
Born (+/- 2 years):
Died (+/- 2 years):
Match all terms exactly:

Search for YOUR Family by Place

To search for a place, specify place name below. Choose name from the list. Then SEARCH.
*Place Name:

Genealogy research for James Fournie (on other sites)

findagrave, familysearch

Sign In

WAIT! There's more.
Find out more about James FOURNIE.

Sign In or Join for FREE! to see the details!

Completely FREE. We will never ask for your credit card or personal information.

Unique Gift Ideas and Genealogy Resources From or Related to Sombra, Ontario, Canada