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flag male ancestor  Francois  MERCIER

Died
26 January 1961

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Born: 24 May 1858 in Baie-des-Sables, Matane, Quebec, Canada



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

Francois  married  Josephine RUEST 4 November 1889 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Josephine RUEST  was born abt. 1868 in Québec Province, Canada (Quebec).  Josephine was the child of Zephirin RUEST and Julienne BELANGER.

Francois MERCIER died 26 January 1961
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Spouse & Children of Francois MERCIER

Francois MERCIER married flag female ancestor Josephine RUEST
Marriage date: 4 November 1889
Marriage place: Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
Josephine RUEST was the child of Zephirin RUEST and Julienne BELANGER

Children of Francois MERCIER and Josephine RUEST



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BirthBirth — 1858
24 May 1858
Baie-des-Sables, Matane, Quebec, Canada
marriage1889 Marriage / Partner
Francois MERCIER and Josephine RUEST 4 November 1889, Fall River, Massachusetts, USA

He was 31 years old.
1904 Birth of Child
Marie Rose MERCIER was born 3 April 1904, Fall River, Massachusetts, USA

Francois was 45 years old.
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.
Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
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.
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Last updated: 10/14/2025 10:45:13 AM

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