Alfred Arthur
DUXBURY
Born
29 June 1882
,
Erin, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Died
26 January 1957
,
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
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Born: 29 June 1882 in Erin, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Father:
Robert Joseph DUXBURY
Mother:
Emma Jemima DUNNETT
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Alfred Arthur married Lily May BICKEL 8 October 1904 in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Lily May BICKEL was born 6 June 1887 in Pembina, North Dakota, USA. Lily May died 3 May 1939 in Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada.
Alfred Arthur DUXBURY died 26 January 1957 in Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada.
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Spouse & Children of Alfred Arthur DUXBURY
Alfred Arthur DUXBURY married 
Lily May BICKEL
Marriage date: 8 October 1904
Marriage place: Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Lily May BICKELMarriage date: 8 October 1904
Marriage place: Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Children of Alfred Arthur DUXBURY and Lily May BICKEL
Emma Evangeline DUXBURYBorn: July 8, 1907, Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Canada
Died: January 31, 1974, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Died: January 31, 1974, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Married: Arthur CARTMELL 21 June 1939 Place: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Charles Frederick DUXBURYBorn: October 10, 1908, , Manitoba, Canada
Died: September 8, 1930, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Died: September 8, 1930, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
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Birth — 188229 June 1882
Erin, Wellington, Ontario, 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
1904 Marriage / PartnerAlfred Arthur DUXBURY and Lily May BICKEL 8 October 1904, Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
He was 22 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 ChildEmma Evangeline DUXBURY was born July 8, 1907, Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Canada
Alfred Arthur was 25 years old.
1908 Birth of ChildCharles Frederick DUXBURY was born October 10, 1908, , Manitoba, Canada
Alfred Arthur was 26 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
1930 Death of ChildCharles Frederick DUXBURY died September 8, 1930, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Alfred Arthur was 48 years old.
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 England1939 Death of Spouse/PartnerLily May BICKEL died 3 May 1939, Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada
1939 Marriage of ChildEmma Evangeline DUXBURY married 21 June 1939, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada to Arthur CARTMELL
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 EnglandDeath — 195726 January 1957
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
He died at the age of 74.
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