Rebecca Ruth
SHEPHERD
(b.
16 February 1871
,
Wilkesport, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
d.
4 January 1957
,
)
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Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD was born 16 February 1871 in Wilkesport, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD was the child of David Edward SHEPPARD and Anne STURDEVANT and the grandchild of: (maternal) Paul STURDEVANT and Anna GRAYSONSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Rebecca Ruth married James FOURNIE 21 February 1894 in Brigden, Lambton, Ontario, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
James FOURNIE was born 24 April 1870 in Sombra, Ontario, Canada. James died 31 October 1950
Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD died 4 January 1957
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Family and Children of Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD
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James FOURNIE-- Date: 21 February 1894 Place: Brigden, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Children of James FOURNIE and Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD:
Joseph FOURNIE (b.9 June 1894, Sombra, Ontario, Canada d. 25 July 1951, Sombra, Ontario, Canada)
m. Mary LECLAIR
James FOURNIE-- Date: 21 February 1894 Place: Brigden, Lambton, Ontario, CanadaChildren of James FOURNIE and Rebecca Ruth SHEPHERD:
Joseph FOURNIE (b.9 June 1894, Sombra, Ontario, Canada d. 25 July 1951, Sombra, Ontario, Canada)m. Mary LECLAIR
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1871 Birth 16 February 1871
Wilkesport, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
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
1894 Marriage / PartnerRebecca Ruth SHEPHERD and James FOURNIE 21 February 1894, Brigden, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
She was 23 years old.
1894 Birth of ChildJoseph FOURNIE was born 9 June 1894, Sombra, Ontario, Canada
Rebecca Ruth was 23 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.
1951 Death of ChildJoseph FOURNIE died 25 July 1951, Sombra, Ontario, Canada
Rebecca Ruth was 80 years old.
Added: 6/28/2021 1:49:03 PM
- Updated: 9/30/2025 12:00:27 PM
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