Joseph-Alphonse
POTVIN
(b.
17 August 1872
,
Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada
d.
21 January 1959
,
Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada
)
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Joseph-Alphonse POTVIN was born 17 August 1872 in Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada
Joseph-Alphonse POTVIN was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Joseph-Alphonse married Amanda UNKNOWN 24 August 1903 in Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Amanda UNKNOWN was born December 1876 in Québec Province, Canada (Quebec). Amanda died 19 October 1962 in Québec Province, Canada (Quebec).
Joseph-Alphonse POTVIN died 21 January 1959 in Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada .
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Amanda UNKNOWN-- Date: 24 August 1903 Place: Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada
Children of Joseph-Alphonse POTVIN and Amanda UNKNOWN:
Philip Romeo (Philippe) POTVIN (b. 9/13/1907, , Québec Province, Canada d. abt. 1974, )
m. Stephanette Lucille LAVERDURE 1939
Amanda UNKNOWN-- Date: 24 August 1903 Place: Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada Children of Joseph-Alphonse POTVIN and Amanda UNKNOWN:
Philip Romeo (Philippe) POTVIN (b. 9/13/1907, , Québec Province, Canada d. abt. 1974, )m. Stephanette Lucille LAVERDURE 1939
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1872 Birth 17 August 1872
Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada
1873 - November 7 - Alexander Mackenzie becomes Prime Minister of Canada1878 - October 17 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)1887 - June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park. 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
1891 - June 16 - John Abbott becomes Prime Minister of Canada1892 - December 5 - John Sparrow David Thompson becomes Prime Minister of Canada1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1901 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England
1903 Marriage / PartnerJoseph-Alphonse POTVIN and Amanda UNKNOWN 24 August 1903, Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada (Bourg Royal)
He was 31 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.1907 Birth of ChildPhilip Romeo (Philippe) POTVIN was born 9/13/1907, , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec)
Joseph-Alphonse was 35 years old.
1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - October 23 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1936 - January 20 - Edward VIII becomes King of England1936 - December 11 - George VI becomes King of England 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 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 - November 15 - Louis St. Laurent becomes Prime Minister of Canada1952 - February 6 - Elizabeth II becomes Queen of England1957 - June 21 - John Diefenbaker becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1959 Death 21 January 1959
Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada
He died at the age of 86.
Added: 8/26/2025 2:06:04 PM
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