Robert Cowie
FORD
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Born: 9 July 1859 in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Robert Cowie married Mary Catherine SMITH 12 April 1884 in New Brunswick, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary Catherine SMITH was born 22 November 1859 in Exeter, Maine, USA. Mary Catherine died abt. 1931 in Exeter, Maine, USA.
Robert Cowie FORD died 3 July 1932 in Mars Hill, Maine, USA.
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Spouse & Children of Robert Cowie FORD
Mary Catherine SMITHMarriage date: 12 April 1884
Marriage place: , New Brunswick, Canada
Children of Robert Cowie FORD and Mary Catherine SMITH
Lee Andrew FORDDied: 4 August 1954,
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Birth — 18599 July 1859
Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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)
1884 Marriage / PartnerRobert Cowie FORD and Mary Catherine SMITH 12 April 1884, , New Brunswick, Canada
He was 24 years old.
1889 Birth of ChildLee Andrew FORD was born 22 May 1889, Wicklow, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
Robert Cowie was 29 years old.
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
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.
1912 Marriage of ChildLee Andrew FORD married 9 October 1912, Mars Hill, Maine, USA to Beulah Satira TURNER
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
Death — 19323 July 1932
Mars Hill, Maine, USA
He died at the age of 73.
Record added: 9/15/2025 11:56:24 AM
Last updated: 9/15/2025 11:57:09 AM
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