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Born: 15 June 1881 in Rutherglen, Bonfield, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada

Paternal grandparents: Hilaire ROBILLARD , Marie-Reine BEDARD
Maternal grandparents: Edouard DUREUIL , Adelaide BOIVIN


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

William Henry  married  Melina Clara Marie LEDUC 29 April 1907 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Melina Clara Marie LEDUC  was born 29 June 1887 in French Settlement, Laurentian Valley, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.  Melina Clara Marie died 29 July 1973 in Richmond Hill, York, Ontario, Canada.  Melina Clara Marie was the child of Seraphin LEDUC and Clara GRAVEL.

William Henry ROBILLARD died 12 December 1976 in Richmond Hill, York Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Spouse & Children of William Henry ROBILLARD

William Henry ROBILLARD married flag female ancestor Melina Clara Marie LEDUC
Marriage date: 29 April 1907
Marriage place: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Melina Clara Marie LEDUC was the child of Seraphin LEDUC and Clara GRAVEL

Children of William Henry ROBILLARD and Melina Clara Marie LEDUC

flag male ancestor Louis Isador ROBILLARD
Born: 23 June 1913, Rumfort, Ontario, Canada
Died: 3 August 1963, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada




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BirthBirth — 1881
15 June 1881
Rutherglen, Bonfield, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada
News1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)
News1887 - June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park.
Prime Minister of Canada1891 - June 16 - John Abbott becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1892 - December 5 - John Sparrow David Thompson becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Kings and Queens1901 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England
Invention 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.
marriage1907 Marriage / Partner
William Henry ROBILLARD and Melina Clara Marie LEDUC 29 April 1907, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada (Greater Sudbury)

He was 25 years old.
Kings and Queens1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England
Prime Minister of Canada1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1913 Birth of Child
Louis Isador ROBILLARD was born 23 June 1913, Rumfort, Ontario, Canada

William Henry was 32 years old.
Prime Minister of Canada1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
Prime Minister of Canada1935 - October 23 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Kings and Queens1936 - January 20 - Edward VIII becomes King of England
Kings and Queens1936 - December 11 - George VI becomes King of England
Invention 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Invention 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.
Prime Minister of Canada1948 - November 15 - Louis St. Laurent becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Kings and Queens1952 - February 6 - Elizabeth II becomes Queen of England
Prime Minister of Canada1957 - June 21 - John Diefenbaker becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada1963 - April 22 - Lester B. Pearson becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1963 Death of Child
Louis Isador ROBILLARD died 3 August 1963, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

William Henry was 82 years old.
Prime Minister of Canada1968 - April 20 - Pierre Trudeau becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Invention The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1973 Death of Spouse/Partner
Melina Clara Marie LEDUC died 29 July 1973, Richmond Hill, York, Ontario, Canada
DeathDeath — 1976
12 December 1976
Richmond Hill, York Region, Ontario, Canada
He died at the age of 95.
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Last updated: 9/15/2025 4:12:36 PM

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