Joseph
DUROCHER
Born
1 October 1868
,
L'Avenir, Québec, Canada
Died
18 May 1948
,
Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
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Joseph DUROCHER was born 1 October 1868 in L'Avenir, Québec, Canada
and the grandchild of: (paternal) Louis DESROCHERS and Marie Lucie GUIMONDSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Joseph married Marie Anna PELOQUIN 29 February 1892 in West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Marie Anna PELOQUIN was born 25 August 1873 in L'Avenir, Québec, Canada. Marie Anna died 5 January 1940 in Coventry, Rhode Island, USA (Washington) (Harris). Marie Anna was the child of Pierre PELOQUIN and Marie-Louise VANDAL.
Joseph DUROCHER died 18 May 1948 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA .
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Marie Anna PELOQUIN-- Date: 29 February 1892 Place: West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Marie Anna PELOQUIN was the child of Pierre PELOQUIN and Marie-Louise VANDAL
St John the Baptist Church
Marie Anna PELOQUIN-- Date: 29 February 1892 Place: West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA Marie Anna PELOQUIN was the child of Pierre PELOQUIN and Marie-Louise VANDAL
St John the Baptist Church
Children of Joseph DUROCHER and Marie Anna PELOQUIN
Henry DUROCHER (b.4 February 1903, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA d. 23 February 1970, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA ) Dennis J DEROCHER (b.5 August 1907, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA d. 8 November 1974, Coventry, Rhode Island, USA ) Napoleon DUROCHER (b.18 November 1909, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA d. 23 April 2000, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA )
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1868 Birth 1 October 1868
L'Avenir, Québec, 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
1892 Marriage / PartnerJoseph DUROCHER and Marie Anna PELOQUIN 29 February 1892, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Arctic) (Natick) (Phenix) (Crompton)
He was 23 years old.
1903 Birth of ChildHenry DUROCHER was born 4 February 1903, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Hillsgrove) (Pontiac) (Apponaug) (Warwick Neck) (Nausauket)
Joseph was 34 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.1907 Birth of ChildDennis J DEROCHER was born 5 August 1907, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Arctic) (Natick) (Phenix) (Crompton)
Joseph was 38 years old.
1909 Birth of ChildNapoleon DUROCHER was born 18 November 1909, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Arctic) (Natick) (Phenix) (Crompton)
Joseph was 41 years old.
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 Death of Spouse/PartnerMarie Anna PELOQUIN died 5 January 1940, Coventry, Rhode Island, USA (Washington) (Harris)
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.1948 Death 18 May 1948
Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
He died at the age of 79.
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