John Wilson
BISHOP
Born
29 May 1846
,
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Died
22 October 1923
,
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Born: 29 May 1846 in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Father:
William BISHOP
Mother:
Sarah HOOPER
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John Wilson married Sarah Ann FOSTER 4 January 1870 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Sarah Ann FOSTER was born 18 September 1849 in Holden, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah Ann died 17 October 1923 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
John Wilson BISHOP died 22 October 1923 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
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WORK & OCCUPATION
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Recorded occupation: Founder of The J. W. Bishop Co., one of the largest and most successful building firms of it's day.
Spouse & Children of John Wilson BISHOP
John Wilson BISHOP married 
Sarah Ann FOSTER
Marriage date: 4 January 1870
Marriage place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Ann FOSTERMarriage date: 4 January 1870
Marriage place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Children of John Wilson BISHOP and Sarah Ann FOSTER
Mina BISHOPBorn: 24 January 1871, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died: ,
Died: ,
William Thomas BISHOPBorn: 5 January 1872, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 October 1911, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 October 1911, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Frederick Herbert BISHOPBorn: 19 November 1873, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 26 September 1874, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 26 September 1874, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Florence Jane BISHOPBorn: 24 August 1875, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died: abt. 1963,
Died: abt. 1963,
Marion BISHOPBorn: 16 August 1877, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 9 February 1930, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died: 9 February 1930, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
John Warren BISHOPBorn: 14 January 1880, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 October 1934, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 October 1934, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Adelaide BISHOP 
Alice Maria BISHOP Nathaniel Smart BISHOPBorn: 31 January 1886, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 April 1904, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 April 1904, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 184629 May 1846
Prince Edward Island, Canada
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 Marriage / PartnerJohn Wilson BISHOP and Sarah Ann FOSTER 4 January 1870, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
He was 23 years old.
1871 Birth of ChildMina BISHOP was born 24 January 1871, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 24 years old.
1872 Birth of ChildWilliam Thomas BISHOP was born 5 January 1872, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 25 years old.
1873 Birth of ChildFrederick Herbert BISHOP was born 19 November 1873, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 27 years old.
1874 Death of ChildFrederick Herbert BISHOP died 26 September 1874, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 28 years old.
1875 Birth of ChildFlorence Jane BISHOP was born 24 August 1875, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 29 years old.
1877 Birth of ChildMarion BISHOP was born 16 August 1877, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 31 years old.
1880 Birth of ChildJohn Warren BISHOP was born 14 January 1880, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 33 years old.
1881 Birth of ChildSarah Adelaide BISHOP was born 6 July 1881, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 35 years old.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1884 Birth of ChildAlice Maria BISHOP was born 7 July 1884, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 38 years old.
1885 Death of ChildAlice Maria BISHOP died 5 June 1885, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 39 years old.
1886 Birth of ChildNathaniel Smart BISHOP was born 31 January 1886, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 39 years old.
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
1904 Death of ChildNathaniel Smart BISHOP died 13 April 1904, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 57 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.
 Author: W.A. Greenough & Co Volume: 1908 Publisher: Boston : W.A. Greenough & Co.
The J.W. Bishop Company was established in 1874 by John w. Bishop who formed in 1879 with George H. Cutting the firm of Cutting & Bishop. In 1893 the partnership was dissolved, and the business continued by Mr. Bishop until 1899, when the present corporation was formed with John W. Bishop as president... The company carries on extensive building operations in different parts of the country...
The Worcester Magazine: Devoted to Good Citizenship and Municipal Development, Volume 3, Chamber of Commerce, 1902 - Worcester (Mass.)){kind=small}
J. W. Bishop Company General Contractors
Offices
345 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
683 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass.
417 Butler Exchange, Providence, R. I.
107-109 Foster Street, Worcester, Mass.
MILLS AT WORCESTER, MASS.
New Bedford ... directory : of the inhabitants, business firms, institutions, streets, societies (1908) Author: W.A. Greenough & Co Volume: 1908 Publisher: Boston : W.A. Greenough & Co.
The J.W. Bishop Company was established in 1874 by John w. Bishop who formed in 1879 with George H. Cutting the firm of Cutting & Bishop. In 1893 the partnership was dissolved, and the business continued by Mr. Bishop until 1899, when the present corporation was formed with John W. Bishop as president... The company carries on extensive building operations in different parts of the country...
The Worcester Magazine: Devoted to Good Citizenship and Municipal Development, Volume 3, Chamber of Commerce, 1902 - Worcester (Mass.)
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1911 Death of ChildWilliam Thomas BISHOP died 13 October 1911, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John Wilson was 65 years old.
1912 Death of ChildSarah Adelaide BISHOP died 12 May 1912, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
John Wilson was 65 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
Death — 192322 October 1923
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 77.
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Hope Cemetery Worcester Worcester County Massachusetts, USA
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