Cynthia Jane
NORWOOD
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Born: 14 February 1871
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Cynthia Jane married Garrett Martin SHELTON 4 May 1889 in Cocke, Tennessee, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Garrett Martin SHELTON was born 4 August 1868 in Tennessee, USA. Garrett Martin died 12 December 1924 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.
Cynthia Jane NORWOOD died 15 June 1942 in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, USA.
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Spouse & Children of Cynthia Jane NORWOOD
Garrett Martin SHELTONMarriage date: 4 May 1889
Marriage place: Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Children of Garrett Martin SHELTON and Cynthia Jane NORWOOD
Gladys Georgia SHELTONDied: 2 July 2000, Newport, Tennessee, USA
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1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1889 Marriage / PartnerCynthia Jane NORWOOD and Garrett Martin SHELTON 4 May 1889, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
She was 18 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.
1908 Birth of ChildGladys Georgia SHELTON was born 6/4/1908, Newport, Tennessee, USA
Cynthia Jane was 37 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1924 Death of Spouse/PartnerGarrett Martin SHELTON died 12 December 1924, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USADeath — 194215 June 1942
Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
She died at the age of 71.
Record added: 1/25/2026 7:51:03 PM
Last updated: 1/25/2026 7:51:24 PM
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