James Leo
MACDONALD
(b.
20 August 1880
,
Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
28 May 1961
,
Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
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James Leo MACDONALD was born 20 August 1880 in Nova Scotia, Canada
James Leo MACDONALD was the child of Hugh MACDONALD and Annie MACDONALD (MACDONNELL) and the grandchild of: (paternal) James MACDONALD and Janet MACDONELL (maternal) Angus "Aonghas Og" MACDONALD and Sarah BEATONSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James Leo married Clementine MACLELLAN abt. 1910 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Clementine MACLELLAN was born 27 February 1880 in Judique, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. Clementine died abt. 1963 in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Clementine was the child of John MCLELLAN and Mary MACISAAC.
James Leo MACDONALD died 28 May 1961 in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Clementine MACLELLAN-- Date: abt. 1910 Place:
Clementine MACLELLAN was the child of John MCLELLAN and Mary MACISAAC
Children of James Leo MACDONALD and Clementine MACLELLAN:
Hugh MACDONALD (b.7/30/1918, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 8/12/1997, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada)
Clementine MACLELLAN-- Date: abt. 1910 Place: Clementine MACLELLAN was the child of John MCLELLAN and Mary MACISAAC
Children of James Leo MACDONALD and Clementine MACLELLAN:
Hugh MACDONALD (b.7/30/1918, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 8/12/1997, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada)
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1880 Birth 20 August 1880
Nova Scotia, 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 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.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)
1918 Birth of ChildHugh MACDONALD was born 7/30/1918, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
James Leo was 37 years old.
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
1961 Death 28 May 1961
Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 80.
Added: 9/9/2025 3:19:49 PM
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