Jane Edith
MCAVOY
Parents & Family of Jane Edith MCAVOY
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Jane Edith MCAVOY.
Born: 28 July 1911 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Jane Edith married Paul Fredrick BENGTSON 26 November 1931 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Paul Fredrick BENGTSON was born 19 September 1908 in Ellsworth, Pierce, Wisconsin, USA. Paul Fredrick died 26 November 1983 in Minnesota, USA. Paul Fredrick was the child of Johan Alfred BENGTSSON and Amanda Josephine PETERSDOTTER ÅHL.
Jane Edith MCAVOY died 21 February 1962
Details of the family tree of Jane appear below.
Spouse & Children of Jane Edith MCAVOY
Paul Fredrick BENGTSONMarriage date: 26 November 1931
Marriage place:
Paul Fredrick BENGTSON was the child of Johan Alfred BENGTSSON and Amanda Josephine PETERSDOTTER ÅHL
Children of Paul Fredrick BENGTSON and Jane Edith MCAVOY
Lawrence Alan BENGTSONDied: 22 May 2003, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Jane Edith MCAVOY.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Jane Edith MCAVOY.
Records about Jane Edith MCAVOY and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 191128 July 1911
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1931 Marriage / PartnerJane Edith MCAVOY and Paul Fredrick BENGTSON 26 November 1931,
She was 20 years old.
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1939 Birth of ChildLawrence Alan BENGTSON was born 4 October 1939, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Jane Edith was 28 years old.
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.Record added: 11/5/2023 10:55:31 AM
Last updated: 1/22/2026 6:58:32 PM
Explore Jane Edith MCAVOY's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
Explore Jane Edith MCAVOY's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching Jane Mcavoy
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Minneapolis, Minnesota
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Jane Edith MCAVOY.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.