Richard F
BLINKHORN
Born
Died
7 November 1944
,
Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
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Richard F BLINKHORN was born 22 March 1869 in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England
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Richard F married Mary Agnes SHIELDS 23 October 1900 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary Agnes SHIELDS was born 21 June 1872 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA. Mary Agnes died 14 November 1951 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. Mary Agnes was the child of Edward J SHIELDS and Mary A NAPHIN.
Richard F BLINKHORN died 7 November 1944 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.
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Mary Agnes SHIELDS-- Date: 23 October 1900 Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Agnes SHIELDS was the child of Edward J SHIELDS and Mary A NAPHIN
Mary Agnes SHIELDS-- Date: 23 October 1900 Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USAMary Agnes SHIELDS was the child of Edward J SHIELDS and Mary A NAPHIN
Children of Richard F BLINKHORN and Mary Agnes SHIELDS
Richard William BLINKHORN (b.18 July 1905, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA d. 20 June 1983, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA)m. Mary Louise CARR 4 April 1933 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
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1869 Birth 22 March 1869
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England
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
1900 Marriage / PartnerRichard F BLINKHORN and Mary Agnes SHIELDS 23 October 1900, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
He was 31 years old.
1905 Birth of ChildRichard William BLINKHORN was born 18 July 1905, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Richard F was 36 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.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1933 Marriage of ChildRichard William BLINKHORN married 4 April 1933, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA to Mary Louise CARR
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAObituary
RICHARD F. BLINKHORN - Richard F. Blinkhorn, husband of Mrs. Mary A. Blinkhorn, died yesterday at his home, 45 Stanley street, after a brief illness. He was well-known in the Centralville section, having been a pioneer member of St. Michael's church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
A member of the Holy Name society of St. Michael's parish, the Lowell Art club and the Boston Business Men's club, he was well known in the art circles of this city and Boston. He was a foreman in the Merrimack Mills for 38 years, retiring four years ago.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Sister Agnes Richards, O.P., of St. Agnes academy, Memphis, Tenn; Mrs. John P. Burke and Miss Mary Blinkhorn; two sons, Richard W. and Edward F. Blinkhorn, and six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
– The Lowell Sun, Wednesday, November 8, 1944
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RICHARD F. BLINKHORN - Richard F. Blinkhorn, husband of Mrs. Mary A. Blinkhorn, died yesterday at his home, 45 Stanley street, after a brief illness. He was well-known in the Centralville section, having been a pioneer member of St. Michael's church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
A member of the Holy Name society of St. Michael's parish, the Lowell Art club and the Boston Business Men's club, he was well known in the art circles of this city and Boston. He was a foreman in the Merrimack Mills for 38 years, retiring four years ago.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Sister Agnes Richards, O.P., of St. Agnes academy, Memphis, Tenn; Mrs. John P. Burke and Miss Mary Blinkhorn; two sons, Richard W. and Edward F. Blinkhorn, and six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
– The Lowell Sun, Wednesday, November 8, 1944
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1944 Death 7 November 1944
Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 75.
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Richard is buried at:
Saint Patrick Cemetery Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
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