Nelida
DESROCHES
(b.
June 11, 1880
,
Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
d.
August 21, 1977
,
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA
)
Age: 97
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Nelida DESROCHES was born June 11, 1880 in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
Nelida DESROCHES was the child of ? and ?Nelida was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1890.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Nelida married Benjamin GERVAIS . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Benjamin GERVAIS was born March 14, 1874 in Chateaugay, New York, USA. Benjamin died May 6, 1935 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA.
Nelida DESROCHES died August 21, 1977 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA.
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Children of Benjamin GERVAIS and Nelida DESROCHES:
Clarence GERVAIS (b.September 27, 1901, Cheboygan, Michigan, USA d. August 10, 1969, Burrillville, Rhode Island, USA )
m. Eunice LATAILLE 20 August 1923
Benjamin GERVAIS-- Place: Children of Benjamin GERVAIS and Nelida DESROCHES:
Clarence GERVAIS (b.September 27, 1901, Cheboygan, Michigan, USA d. August 10, 1969, Burrillville, Rhode Island, USA )m. Eunice LATAILLE 20 August 1923
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1880 Birth June 11, 1880
Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
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
1901 Birth of ChildClarence GERVAIS was born September 27, 1901, Cheboygan, Michigan, USA
Nelida was 21 years old.
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)
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
1935 Death of Spouse/PartnerBenjamin GERVAIS died May 6, 1935, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA
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.1969 Death of ChildClarence GERVAIS died August 10, 1969, Burrillville, Rhode Island, USA (Harrisville) (Pascoag) (Mapleville) (Oakland)
Nelida was 89 years old.
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.
1977 Death August 21, 1977
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA
She died at the age of 97.
Postcards and Memories of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA
Nelida is buried at: Saint Patricks Cemetery Burrillville Providence County Rhode Island, USA
Added: 2/25/2017 12:51:54 PM
- Updated: 11/19/2024 2:52:08 PM
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