Karl Oscar Henning KRANTZ

Born

1 December 1895 , Fröderyd, Jönköping, Sverige - Sweden

Died

November 1978 , Mount Pleasant, New York, USA

Karl Oscar Henning married Amanda LILIJESTROM (LINDSTROM) . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Amanda LILIJESTROM (LINDSTROM) was born abt. 1895 in Finland. Amanda died February 1983 in Mount Pleasant, New York, USA .

Parents & Family of Karl Oscar Henning KRANTZ

Parents of Karl Oscar Henning KRANTZ

Father

Anders Alfred KRANS

Mother

Amanda Kristina HÄGG

Grandparents of Karl Oscar Henning KRANTZ

Paternal grandparents

Sven Johan KRANS Stina SVENSDOTTER

Maternal grandparents

Carl Johan HÄGG Sophia Lovisa ANDERSDOTTER

Karl Oscar Henning was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1922.

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Spouses, Marriages & Children of Karl Oscar Henning KRANTZ

Karl Oscar Henning KRANTZ married

Amanda LILIJESTROM (LINDSTROM)
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Children of Karl Oscar Henning KRANTZ and Amanda LILIJESTROM (LINDSTROM)

June KRANTZ

Born: 18 June 1926, , New York, USA
Died: 20 February 2016, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

Married: Robert Irving HUNTER

Nils H KRANTZ

Born: 23 August 1928, , New York, USA
Died: 30 May 2002, Mount Pleasant, New York, USA

Living

Born: , , New York, USA
Died: ,

Sonja Ingeborg KRANTZ

Born: 24 January 1939, White Plains, New York, USA
Died: November 1996,

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1895 Birth

Child's Given Name Karl Oscar Henning
Birth Date 1 Dec 1895
Birth Place Fröderyd, Jönköping
Father Anders Alfred Krans
Father Birth Date 20 Jun 1863
Mother Amanda Kristina Hägg
Mother Birth Date 10 Maj 1863
Mother Age 32
GID Number 100006.22.34800
Roll/ Fiche Number SC-1689
Volume HIAA:1125

Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, 1860-1941

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1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

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)

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)

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

1922 Arrival in New York

Name Oscar H Krantz
Arrival Date 2 May 1922
Birth Date abt 1896
Birth Location Sweden
Birth Location Other fröderud
Age 26
Gender Male
Ethnicity/ Nationality Scandinavian
Port of Departure Christiania
Port of Arrival New York, New York
Ship Name Frederik VIII

New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957

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

1925

Name: Oscar Krantz
Birth Date: abt 1896
Birth Place: Sweden
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Residence Place: Eastchester, Westchester
Relationship: Brother-in-law
Color or Race: White
Number of Years in US: 03
Assembly District: 01
House Number: No House
Line Number: 13
Page Number: 9
Household Members:
Name Age
Domic Tarsia 33
Anna Tarsia 33
Frank Tarsia 05
Oscar Krantz 29
Arel Krantz 27

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1925 New York State Census
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1926 Birth of Child
June KRANTZ was born 18 June 1926, , New York, USA

Karl Oscar Henning was 30 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)

1928 Birth of Child
Nils H KRANTZ was born 23 August 1928, , New York, USA

Karl Oscar Henning was 32 years old.

1930 Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York

Name: Oscar Krantz
Birth Year: abt 1896
Gender: Male
Race: White
BirthPlace: Sweden
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Valhalla Park
House Number in Cities or Towns: 16
Dwelling Number: 256
Family Number: 278
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 4000
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First MarriAge: 30
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's BirthPlace: Sweden
Mother's BirthPlace: Sweden
Language Spoken: Swedish
Immigration Year: 1922
Naturalization: First Papers
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Carpenter
Industry: Builder
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Oscar Krantz 34
Amanda Krantz 35
June M Krantz 4
Nils H Krantz 1
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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.

1939 Birth of Child
Sonja Ingeborg KRANTZ was born 24 January 1939, White Plains, New York, USA

Karl Oscar Henning was 43 years old.

1940 Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York

Name: Oscar Krantz
Age: 44
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896
Gender: Male
Race: White
BirthPlace: Sweden
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Wilson Avenue
House Number: 65
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Citizenship: Naturalized
Sheet Number: 15A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 306
Occupation: Carpenter
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 2500
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 28
Income: 1173
Income Other Sources: No

Household Members:
Name Age
Oscar Krantz 44
Amanda Krantz 46
June Krantz 13
Nils Krantz 11
Anita Krantz 9
Sonja

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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.

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

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.