flag female ancestor  Erma H  SMALL

  (b. 23 February 1898 Topsham, Maine, USA   d. August 1976 )  

Am I Your Ancestor?
SMALL Family Tree – Connecting the Past to the Present!

What started out as our family is now your’s too!


Erma H SMALL was born 23 February 1898 in Topsham, Maine, USA

Erma H SMALL was the child of ?   and   ?

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

Erma H  married  Herbert Eugene BABB abt. 1934 .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Herbert Eugene BABB  was born 30 October 1890 in Maine, USA.  Herbert Eugene died 14 January 1965 in Brunswick, Maine, USA. 

Erma H SMALL died August 1976
Details of the family tree of Erma appear below.

Family and Children of Erma H SMALL

[Hide/Show]

Erma H SMALL married flag male ancestor Herbert Eugene BABB-- Date: abt. 1934 Place: 


Children of Herbert Eugene BABB and Erma H SMALL:

flag female ancestor Beverly BABB (b.19 July 1934, Bath, Maine, USA  d. 30 July 2019, Auburn, Maine, USA )
m. Arthur MARSTERS 15 March 1952 in , Maine, USA



Add Life Event for this Ancestor Share the History, Life Events, and Stories of Erma H SMALL
(Add details like birth, baptism, census records, military service, obituary, personal achievements, and more.)

[Hide/Show]

Discovering the Ancestry of Erma H SMALL: Events, Photos & Historical Records

birth1898 Birth
23 February 1898
Topsham, Maine, USA
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)
1934 Birth of Child
Beverly BABB was born 19 July 1934, Bath, Maine, USA

Erma H was 36 years old.
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.
marriage1952 Marriage of Child
Beverly BABB married 15 March 1952, , Maine, USA to Arthur MARSTERS
1965 Death of Spouse/Partner
Herbert Eugene BABB died 14 January 1965, Brunswick, Maine, USA
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.
Added: 7/29/2025 3:19:15 PM - Updated: 7/29/2025 3:19:15 PM

Learn more about where your ancestor was born.


Visit Topsham, Maine, USA

Not the person you are looking for? Try again!

Search for YOUR Family by Name

NOTE: If you don't know your ancestor's whole name or are unsure of the spelling, specify part of the name.

First Name (and Middle Name if applicable):
*Last Name:
Gender:
Born (+/- 2 years):
Died (+/- 2 years):
Match all terms exactly:

Search for YOUR Family by Place

To search for a place, specify place name below. Choose name from the list. Then SEARCH.
*Place Name:

Genealogy research for Erma Small (on other sites)

findagrave, familysearch

Sign In

WAIT! There's more.
Find out more about Erma H SMALL.

Sign In or Join for FREE! to see the details!

Completely FREE. We will never ask for your credit card or personal information.

Unique Gift Ideas and Genealogy Resources From or Related to Topsham, Maine, USA