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immigrant flag female ancestor  Mathilda  ANDERSDOTTER

Born
5 July 1863 Ostergotland
Died
14 February 1950 Canton, Connecticut, USA

Age: 87

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Born: 5 July 1863 in Ostergotland

Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown

Mathilda was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1887.

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

Mathilda  married  Karl August ANDERSSON .  The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Karl August ANDERSSON  was born 28 April 1864 in Gotlands, Sweden.  Karl August died 29 May 1937 in Canton, Connecticut, USA (Collinsville). 

Mathilda ANDERSDOTTER died 14 February 1950 in Canton, Connecticut, USA .



My great grandmother had a wonderful green thumb so I have been told I have inherited this green thumb!

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Recorded occupation: Housewife

Spouse & Children of Mathilda ANDERSDOTTER

Mathilda ANDERSDOTTER married immigrant flag male ancestor Karl August ANDERSSON
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Children of Karl August ANDERSSON and Mathilda ANDERSDOTTER

flag female ancestor Elin (Ellen) ANDERSON
Born: 18 November 1888, Portland, Connecticut, USA
Died: 18 September 1975, Canton, Connecticut, USA

Married: Edward Abraham WIDEN 1911

 male ancestor Carl ANDERSON
Born: 09/15/1900,
Died: 07/20/1960, Canton, Connecticut, USA




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BirthBirth — 1863
5 July 1863
Ostergotland
1888 Birth of Child
Elin (Ellen) ANDERSON was born 18 November 1888, Portland, Connecticut, USA

Mathilda was 25 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)
1937 Death of Spouse/Partner
Karl August ANDERSSON died 29 May 1937, Canton, Connecticut, USA (Collinsville)
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.
DeathDeath — 1950
14 February 1950
Canton, Connecticut, USA
She died at the age of 86.
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Southwestern Collinsville CT
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Record added: 7/18/2021 3:26:23 PM
Last updated: 11/28/2021 3:03:06 PM

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