Richard
ASHTON
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Born: 17 September 1862 in Little Bolton, Lancashire, England
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Richard married Alice HILTON . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Alice HILTON was born 11 December 1862 in Middleton, Lancashire, England. Alice died 25 December 1943 in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA.
Richard ASHTON died 14 May 1923 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA.
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Occupation
Recorded occupation: Shop Keeper & City Councilor
Spouse & Children of Richard ASHTON
Children of Richard ASHTON and Alice HILTON
Mary Alice ASHTONDied: 16 July 1978, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 186217 September 1862
Little Bolton, Lancashire, England
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)
1889 Birth of ChildMary Alice ASHTON was born 22 August 1889, Farnworth, Lancashire, England
Richard was 26 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
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.
1910 Marriage of ChildMary Alice ASHTON married 11 June 1910, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA to Roy Hindley RYDER
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
Death — 192314 May 1923
Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 60.
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Last updated: 8/15/2022 7:11:51 AM
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