Mabel
JONES
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Born: 24 December 1887 in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio, USA
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Mabel married Jesse Andrew DURFEY 23 July 1908 in Marion, Ohio, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Jesse Andrew DURFEY was born 5 February 1884 in Ohio, USA. Jesse Andrew died 15 February 1968 in Washington Township, Morrow, Ohio, USA.
Mabel JONES died 4 May 1957
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Birth — 188724 December 1887
Urbana, Champaign, Ohio, 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.
1908 Marriage / PartnerMabel JONES and Jesse Andrew DURFEY 23 July 1908, Marion, Ohio, USA
She was 20 years old.
1909 Birth of ChildLorenzo DURFEY was born 3 July 1909, , Ohio, USA
Mabel was 21 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
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 5:53:45 PM
Last updated: 1/5/2026 5:54:00 PM
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