John George
STAERKER
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Born: 4 April 1859 in Westphalia, Prussia
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John George married Elizabeth ZIEGLER 16 June 1899 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Elizabeth ZIEGLER was born 15 July 1870 in Lanesboro, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth died 26 July 1939 in Harmony Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
John George STAERKER died 8 April 1937 in Harmony Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Children of John George STAERKER and Elizabeth ZIEGLER
Michael John STAERKERDied: 7 February 1984, Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA
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Birth — 18594 April 1859
Westphalia, Prussia
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
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
1899 Marriage / PartnerJohn George STAERKER and Elizabeth ZIEGLER 16 June 1899,
He was 40 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 ChildMichael John STAERKER was born 22 May 1907, Lanesboro, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
John George was 48 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
Death — 19378 April 1937
Harmony Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
He died at the age of 78.
Record added: 8/26/2025 3:41:16 PM
Last updated: 8/26/2025 3:42:32 PM
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