Spouse
1848
Dec 29
| 1848 • California Gold Rush: The New York Herald breaks the news to the East Coast of the United States that there is a gold rush in California (although the rush started in January). |
1883
Dec
Age: 34y
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birth of childClara A Wilkes Oregon, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1883 • The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing the United States civil service, is passed. |
1886
Apr
Age: 37y
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birth of childAda M Wilkes Oregon, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1886 • A massive hurricane demolishes the town of Indianola, Texas. |
1889
Age: 39y
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marriageJaretta Ann Lowry 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1889 • Sir Henry Parkes, Premier of New South Wales, delivers the Tenterfield Oration calling for the Federation of Australia. |
1924
May 11
Age: 75y
| 1924 • Whampoa Military Academy is founded in China. |