Edward Joseph BAKER

Born

26 April 1883 , Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland

Died

12 November 1940 , Cranston, Rhode Island, USA

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John J BAKER Catherine MURPHY

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Born: 26 April 1883 in Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland

Father: John J BAKER

Mother: Catherine MURPHY

Paternal grandparents: William BAKER , Catherine "Kitty" MURRAY

Maternal grandparents: John MURPHY , Catharine? CAHILL?

Edward Joseph was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1909.

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Edward Joseph married Catherine DEERING 30 April 1910 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Catherine DEERING was born abt. 1885 in Dublin, Ireland. Catherine died abt. 1972 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Edward Joseph BAKER died 12 November 1940 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA .
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Catherine DEERING
Marriage date: 30 April 1910
Marriage place: Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Children of Edward Joseph BAKER and Catherine DEERING

Unknown BAKER

Born: 7 January 1911, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died: 7 January 1911, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Edward Joseph BAKER

Born: 9 May 1913, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died: March 1982, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Married: Rita R O'CONNOR 1935

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1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)

The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

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

1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1901 - Stoneen, Kilkenny, Ireland
Baker Anastatia 20 Female Head of Family Roman Catholic
Baker Edward 17 Male Brother Roman Catholic
Baker James 13 Male Brother Roman Catholic
Baker Joseph 11 Male Brother Roman Catholic
Baker Patrick 7 Male Brother Roman Catholic
Baker Bride 9 Female Sister Roman Catholic
Baker Mary 4 Female Sister Roman Catholic
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1901 Census of Ireland

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

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.

1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)

1910 Marriage / Partner
Edward Joseph BAKER and Catherine DEERING 30 April 1910, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

He was 27 years old.

1911 Birth of Child
Unknown BAKER was born 7 January 1911, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Edward Joseph was 27 years old.

1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1913 Birth of Child
Edward Joseph BAKER was born 9 May 1913, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Edward Joseph was 30 years old.

1916 - Naturalization
Name Edward Joseph Baker
Birth Date

26 April 1883

Birthplace Thomastown, Kill Kenny, Ireland
Spouse's Name Catherine
Spouse's Birthplace Dublin, Ireland
Event Type Naturalization
Event Date

27 January 1916

Event Place Rhode Island, United States
Record Number 4403
Affiliate Publication Number 3432872
Affiliate Publication Title Petitions and Records of Naturalization, February 1842–ca. 1991, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island