Joseph Augustin THOMAS

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15 March 1898 , Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada

Died

24 January 1982 , Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

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Didyme THOMAS Marie Catherine MCGRATH

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Born: 15 March 1898 in Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada

Father: Didyme THOMAS

Mother: Marie Catherine MCGRATH

Paternal grandparents: Louis Philippe THOMAS , Marie Louise LOSIER

Joseph Augustin was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1920.

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Joseph Augustin married Marie Elisabeth BRIDEAU 23 April 1918 in Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada . The couple had (at least) 6 children.
Marie Elisabeth BRIDEAU was born 17 April 1897 in Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada. Marie Elisabeth died 25 October 1973 in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA. Marie Elisabeth was the child of Joseph John Marcin BRIDEAU and Catherine LOSIER.

Joseph Augustin THOMAS died 24 January 1982 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA.
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Thomas Family Reunion Mug - Tracadie, New Brunswick - 11 oz

Introducing the Thomas Family Reunion Mug (created in memory of Deb Thomas Sheldon) – a heartfelt tribute to the roots of Tracadie, NB, Canada, and the enduring legacy of John (Jean) Thomas and Brigitte McGrath, two pioneering souls who laid the foundation for a sprawling family tree with branches that reach across Canada and the United States.

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Marie Elisabeth BRIDEAU
Marriage date: 23 April 1918
Marriage place: Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada
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Marie Elisabeth BRIDEAU was the child of Joseph John Marcin BRIDEAU and Catherine LOSIER

Marriage notes:

Name: Jos Augustin Thomas

Event Type: Marriage

Event Date: 23 Apr 1918

Event Place: , Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada

Gender: Male

Age: 20

Birth Year (Estimated): 1898

Father's Name: Didyme Thomas

Mother's Name: Catherine McGrath

Spouse's Name: Marie Elisabeth Brideau

Spouse's Gender: Female

Spouse's Age: 21

Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1897

Spouse's Father's Name: Joseph Brideau

Spouse's Mother's Name: Catherine Losier

Certificate Number: 3257

Page: 25

GS Film Number: 002024778

Digital Folder Number: 005420573

Image Number: 00144

Children of Joseph Augustin THOMAS and Marie Elisabeth BRIDEAU

Joseph Aurele THOMAS

Born: 16 April 1919, Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 2 October 1964, Lancaster, Los Angeles, California, USA

Irene THOMAS

Born: 16 July 1921, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 22 April 1992, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

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Born: , , Massachusetts, USA
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Joseph William THOMAS

Born: 19 September 1922, , Massachusetts, USA
Died: 17 January 1998, , Massachusetts, USA

Married: Marie Marguerite Rita LAVOIE 25 November 1947 Place: Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada

Joseph Wallace THOMAS

Born: 2 February 1924, Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 26 December 1996, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Lillian THOMAS

Born: abt. 1929, Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 19 October 1995, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

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Birth

Name: Joseph Augustin Thomas
Event Date: 15 Mar 1898
Event Type: Birth
Event Place: St Tracadie, Gloucester, New Brunswick
Gender: Male
Father's Name: Didyme Thomas
Mother's Name: Catherine Mcgrath
Reference ID: 006129
Digital Folder Number: 4507884
Image Number: 01230
GS Film Number: 2024658

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New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906
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1898 birth

New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906
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New Brunswick, 1901

Name: Augustin Thomas
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
Event Place: H, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
Gender: Male
Age:
Marital Status: Single
Ethnicity: Française
Nationality: Canadien
Religion: Roman Catholic
Relationship to Head of Household: Fils
BirthPlace: Nb
Birth Year (Estimated): 1898
PAge: 12
Family Number: 82

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Didyme Thomas Chef M 40 Nb
Philippe Thomas Père M 75 Nb
Catherine Thomas Épouse F 24 Nb
F Edomond Thomas Fils M 14 Nb
Augustin Thomas Fils M 3 Nb

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1901 Canadian Census
History of Canada: A Captivating Guide to Canadian History

1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

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.

1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)

New Brunswick, 1911

Name: Joseph Agustis Thomas
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1911
Event Place: Gloucester Sub-Districts 1-31, New Brunswick, Canada
District: Gloucester
Gender: Male
Age (Estimated): 13
Marital Status: Single
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birth Date: Mar 1898
BirthPlace: New Brunswick
Household ID: 83
Line Number: 3
GS Film Number: 002417675
Digital Folder Number: 007526731
Image Number: 00759

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Didime Thomas Chef M New Brunswick
Catherine Thomas Wife F New Brunswick
Joseph Agustis Thomas Son M New Brunswick
Marie Jan Thomas Daughter F New Brunswick
Philippe Arthur Thomas Son M New Brunswick
Philippe Thomas Father M New Brunswick
Marianne Mallon Adopted daughter F New Brunswick

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1911 Census of Canada
History of Canada: A Captivating Guide to Canadian History

1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1918 Marriage / Partner
Joseph Augustin THOMAS and Marie Elisabeth BRIDEAU 23 April 1918, Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada (Tracadie-Sheila)

He was 20 years old.

1918 marriage

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1919 Birth of Child
Joseph Aurele THOMAS was born 16 April 1919, Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada (Tracadie-Sheila)

Joseph Augustin was 21 years old.

Leominster, Massachusetts

Name: August D Thomas
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Leominster Ward 1, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
District: 97
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Own or Rent: Rent
Birth Year (Estimated): 1899
BirthPlace: Canada
Immigration Year: 1919
Father's BirthPlace: Canada
Mother's BirthPlace: Canada
Sheet Number and Letter: 3A
Household ID: 50
Line Number: 10
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
GS Film Number: 1820747
Digital Folder Number: 004311572
Image Number: 00037

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
August D Thomas Head M 21 Canada
Elizabeth Thomas Wife F 22 Canada
Aurele Thomas Son M 0 Canada
Ernest Brideau Brother-in-law M 29 Canada

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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1922 Birth of Child
Irene THOMAS was born 16 July 1921, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Augustin was 23 years old.

1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1922 Birth of Child
Joseph William THOMAS was born 19 September 1922, , Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Augustin was 24 years old.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1924 Birth of Child
Joseph Wallace THOMAS was born 2 February 1924, Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Augustin was 25 years old.

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

Amesbury, Massachusetts

Name: August Thomas
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
District: 0006
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1898
BirthPlace: New Brunswick
Immigration Year: 1921
Father's BirthPlace: New Brunswick
Mother's BirthPlace: New Brunswick
Sheet Number and Letter: 3B
Household ID: 64
Line Number: 55
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 894
GS Film Number: 2340629
Digital Folder Number: 004606991
Image Number: 00901

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
August Thomas Head M 32 New Brunswick
Elizabeth Thomas Wife F 32 New Brunswick
Oral Thomas Son M 10 Canada-French
Mildred Thomas Daughter F 9 Massachusetts
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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

Leominster, Massachusetts

Name: August Thomas
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 1, Leominster, Leominster City, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
BirthPlace: Canada
Birth Year (Estimated): 1898
Last Place of Residence: Same Place
District: 14-161
Family Number: 24
Sheet Number and Letter: 2A
Line Number: 9
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 1651
Digital Folder Number: 005460923
Image Number: 00270

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
August Thomas Head M 42 Canada
Elizabeth Thomas Wife F 42 Canada
Joseph A Thomas Son M 20 Canada
Mildred Thomas Daughter F 19 Massachusetts
Irene Thomas Daughter F 18 Massachusetts
Gerald Thomas Son M 17 Massachusetts
Wallace Thomas Son M 16 Massachusetts
Lillian Thomas Daughter F 11 Massachusetts

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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

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.

1947 Marriage of Child
Joseph William THOMAS married 25 November 1947, Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada to Marie Marguerite Rita LAVOIE

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

1951 Border Crossing

Name: Joseph Augustin Thomas
Arrival Date: 17 Dec 1951
Arrival Port: Vanceboro, Maine,
Age:
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 15 March 1898
BirthPlace: , Tracadie Nb
Birth Country:
Gender: Male
Race: French
Last Place of Residence:
Accompanied by Name: Wife Marie Elizabeth
Departure Date:
Departure Port:
Departure Contact Name: Sister Mrs. August Doiron
Arrival Contact Name: Son Joseph W Thomas
Ship Name:
Airline:
Photograph Included: N
Affiliate Publication Title: Alphabetical Manifest Cards of Alien Arrivals at Vanceboro, Maine, ca. 1906-December 24, 1952
Affiliate Publication Number: M2071
Affiliate Film Number: 13

'United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:XP42-XWR : accessed 7 August 2015), Joseph Augustin Thomas, 17 Dec 1951; from 'Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1954,' database and images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : 2010); citing

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1964 Death of Child
Joseph Aurele THOMAS died 2 October 1964, Lancaster, Los Angeles, California, USA

Joseph Augustin was 66 years old.

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1973 Death of Spouse/Partner
Marie Elisabeth BRIDEAU died 25 October 1973, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

Death

Name: August Thomas
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 25 Jan 1982
Event Place: Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Certificate Number: 013623
Birth Date: 15 Mar 1898
BirthPlace: Canada
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'Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003,' database, FamilySearch (https:/ / familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:VZTZ-LG1 : accessed 7 August 2015), August Thomas, 25 Jan 1982; from 'Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003,' database, Ancestry (http:/ / www.ancestry.com : 2005); citing Fitchburg, Massachusetts, death certificate number 013623, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, Boston.

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