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Died
October 13, 1991 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Age: 91
Cause of Death: Old age, heart failure

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Born: October 11, 1900 in Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Paternal grandparents: Maxwell GRAHAM , Marjorie FORBES


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

William Oswald  married  Helen Dowd DEAN abt. 1935 .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Helen Dowd DEAN  was born January 6, 1912 in Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Helen Dowd died January 22, 1977 in Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Cancada.  Helen Dowd was the child of John Hall DEAN and Harriet LEMMON.

William Oswald GRAHAM died October 13, 1991 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.



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Occupation

Recorded occupation: Farmer

Spouse & Children of William Oswald GRAHAM

William Oswald GRAHAM married flag female ancestor Helen Dowd DEAN
Marriage date: abt. 1935
Marriage place:
Helen Dowd DEAN was the child of John Hall DEAN and Harriet LEMMON

Children of William Oswald GRAHAM and Helen Dowd DEAN

flag photo of John Parker GRAHAM  John Parker GRAHAM
Born: 09/14/1935, Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: August 11, 1994, Tatamagouche, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Married: Living MACKAY 9999



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BirthBirth — 1900
October 11, 1900
Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Kings and Queens1901 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England
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.
Kings and Queens1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England
Prime Minister of Canada1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
1935 Birth of Child
John Parker GRAHAM was born 09/14/1935, Burnside, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

William Oswald was 34 years old.
Prime Minister of Canada1935 - October 23 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Kings and Queens1936 - January 20 - Edward VIII becomes King of England
Kings and Queens1936 - December 11 - George VI becomes King of England
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.
Prime Minister of Canada1948 - November 15 - Louis St. Laurent becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Kings and Queens1952 - February 6 - Elizabeth II becomes Queen of England
Prime Minister of Canada1957 - June 21 - John Diefenbaker becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1963 - April 22 - Lester B. Pearson becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1968 - April 20 - Pierre Trudeau becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Invention The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1977 Death of Spouse/Partner
Helen Dowd DEAN died January 22, 1977, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Cancada
Prime Minister of Canada1979 - June 4 - Joe Clark becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1980 - March 3 - Pierre Trudeau becomes Prime Minister of Canada
News1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
Prime Minister of Canada1984 - June 30 - John Turner becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1984 - September 17 - Brian Mulroney becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Invention 1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)
DeathDeath — 1991
October 13, 1991
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 91.
FINAL RESTING PLACE

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Riverside Cemetery, Southside Road, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Record added: 9/18/2024 9:18:55 AM
Last updated: 9/18/2024 11:25:46 AM

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