Karl Johans (Charles)
MEYER
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Born: 27 December 1842 in Canton, Bern, Switzerland
Karl Johans (Charles) was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1871.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Karl Johans (Charles) married Anna GEFFELER . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Anna GEFFELER was born 21 February 1846 in Berne, Switzerland. Anna died 31 May 1920 in Berne, Adams, Indiana, USA.
Karl Johans (Charles) MEYER died 31 March 1915 in Berne, Adams, Indiana, USA.
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Birth — 184227 December 1842
Canton, Bern, Switzerland
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1879 Birth of ChildSavilla MEYER was born 3 October 1879, , Ohio, USA
Karl Johans (Charles) was 36 years old.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
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.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
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Death — 191531 March 1915
Berne, Adams, Indiana, USA
He died at the age of 72.
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Last updated: 9/10/2017 9:09:40 AM
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