Zowell Joseph LEBLANC

Born

7 December 1879 , Canada

Died

abt. 1954 , Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Parents & Family of Zowell Joseph LEBLANC

Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Zowell Joseph LEBLANC.

Parents

Father unknownMother unknown

Grandparents

Explore grandparents

Spouse & Children

View family relationships1 recorded relationship(s)

Family Tree

Open family tree View pedigree chart

Born: 7 December 1879 in Canada

Father: Unknown

Mother: Unknown

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

Zowell Joseph married Lillian HAMELIN abt. 1904 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Lillian HAMELIN was born 12 August 1886 in St Paul, Minnesota, USA.

Zowell Joseph LEBLANC died abt. 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Details of the family tree of Zowell appear below.

Leblanc Legacy: Honoring Our Ancestors 11oz Ceramic Mug

Embrace the rich tapestry of your ancestry with our 'Leblanc Legacy' ceramic mug, a heartfelt tribute to the pioneering spirit of the Leblanc family lineage. Crafted for the descendants of Daniel Leblanc and Francoise Gaudet, who laid the foundations of our family heritage in the lush landscapes of Acadia during the 17th century, this mug is a symbol of resilience, strength, and unity.

A Glimpse into the Everyday Life of the Average American Man in the Mid-1900s

Spouse & Children of Zowell Joseph LEBLANC

Hide Family & Children

Zowell Joseph LEBLANC married

Lillian HAMELIN
Marriage date: abt. 1904
Marriage place:

Children of Zowell Joseph LEBLANC and Lillian HAMELIN

James Hamelin LEBLANC

Born: 17 July 1914, Brainerd, Crow Wing, Minnesota, USA
Died: 22 March 1988, Oconomowoc, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

Add Life Event

Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Zowell Joseph LEBLANC.

Life & Records

Photos, life events, and historical records for Zowell Joseph LEBLANC.

Hide Life & Records

How to read this timeline
Records about Zowell Joseph LEBLANC and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.

Birth — 1879
7 December 1879
Canada

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)

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)

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)

1914 Birth of Child
James Hamelin LEBLANC was born 17 July 1914, Brainerd, Crow Wing, Minnesota, USA

Zowell Joseph was 34 years old.

1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

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.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

RECORD HISTORY

Record added: 8/26/2025 1:55:50 PM
Last updated: 8/26/2025 1:56:28 PM

MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE