John L
RIGGINS
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Born: 11 December 1887 in Cuba, Graves, Kentucky, USA
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John L married Esther Florence MOORE 4 September 1910 in Garvin, Oklahoma, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Esther Florence MOORE was born abt. 1894 in Arkansas, USA.
John L RIGGINS died 11 January 1969
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Spouse & Children of John L RIGGINS
Esther Florence MOOREMarriage date: 4 September 1910
Marriage place: Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
Children of John L RIGGINS and Esther Florence MOORE
Herschael RIGGINSDied: November 1972, DeKalb, Texas, USA
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Birth — 188711 December 1887
Cuba, Graves, Kentucky, USA
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.
1910 Marriage / PartnerJohn L RIGGINS and Esther Florence MOORE 4 September 1910, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
He was 22 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1913 Birth of ChildHerschael RIGGINS was born March 8, 1913, Stratford, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
John L was 25 years old.
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 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.Record added: 1/5/2026 5:30:35 PM
Last updated: 1/5/2026 5:31:21 PM
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