Daniel Makinster
Spouse
Minerva Lowry
Minerva Lowry
1847 - 1881
Children
Siblings
Martha Ann Makinster
Martha Ann Makinster
1858 - 1934

1841

1841 • The Governor Fenner, carrying emigrants to the United States, sinks off Holyhead (Wales) with the loss of 123 lives.

1861


Oct 1
Age: 20y
1861 • American Civil War: Texas is admitted to the Confederate States of America.

1868


Sep 13
Age: 27y
1868 Grito de Lares: Rebels (some 400–600 led by Ramón Emeterio Betances) in the town of Lares declare Puerto Rico independent; the local militia easily defeats them a week later.

1871


Feb 27
Age: 30y
1871 • The Constitution of the German Empire abolishes all restrictions on Jewish marriage, choice of occupation, place of residence, and property ownership. Exclusion from government employment and discrimination in social relations remain in effect.

1873


Mar 6
Age: 32y
1873 • Emancipation Day for Puerto Rico: Slaves are freed (with a few exceptions).

1880


Age: 39y
1880 Cologne Cathedral is completed, after construction began in 1248, 632 years earlier.

1903


Sep 14
Age: 62y
1903 • With the encouragement of the United States, Panama proclaims itself independent from Colombia.

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