John
CLELAND
(b.
25 September 1837
,
Adelaide Twp, Middlesex, Upper Canada
d.
abt. 1933
,
St Clair, Michigan, USA
)
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John CLELAND was born 25 September 1837 in Adelaide Twp, Middlesex, Upper Canada
John CLELAND was the child of Robert James CLELAND and Lillie Letitia WILEYSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Catherine WILKINS 12 December 1860 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Catherine WILKINS was born 4 March 1839 in Adelaide, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. Catherine died 27 December 1920 in St Clair, Michigan, USA. Catherine was the child of Matthew WILKINS and Sarah Anne RITCHIE.
John CLELAND died abt. 1933 in St Clair, Michigan, USA.
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Family and Children of John CLELAND
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Catherine WILKINS-- Date: 12 December 1860 Place: Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
Catherine WILKINS was the child of Matthew WILKINS and Sarah Anne RITCHIE
Children of John CLELAND and Catherine WILKINS:
Albert John CLELAND (b.25 January 1870, Strathroy, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada d. 22 July 1966, Detroit, Michigan, USA)
m. Emily Jane MCDONALD 6 December 1895
Catherine WILKINS-- Date: 12 December 1860 Place: Middlesex, Ontario, CanadaCatherine WILKINS was the child of Matthew WILKINS and Sarah Anne RITCHIE
Children of John CLELAND and Catherine WILKINS:
Albert John CLELAND (b.25 January 1870, Strathroy, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada d. 22 July 1966, Detroit, Michigan, USA)m. Emily Jane MCDONALD 6 December 1895
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1837 Birth 25 September 1837
Adelaide Twp, Middlesex, Upper Canada
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1860 Marriage / PartnerJohn CLELAND and Catherine WILKINS 12 December 1860, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
He was 23 years old.
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 Birth of ChildAlbert John CLELAND was born 25 January 1870, Strathroy, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
John was 32 years old.
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
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.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1920 Death of Spouse/PartnerCatherine WILKINS died 27 December 1920, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Added: 9/30/2025 7:11:11 PM
- Updated: 11/5/2025 1:34:04 PM
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