about
1755
| 1755 • An earthquake occurs in the vicinity of Cape Ann, Massachusetts, causing extensive damage. |
1771
Age: 16y
marriageElizabeth Hudson 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1771 • War of the Regulation: The Battle of Alamance commences after Regulators reject an appeal by Governor Tryon to peacefully disperse. Governor Tryon's forces crush the rebellion, causing many Regulators to move to frontier areas outside of North Carolina. |
1772
Age: 17y
birth of childMary Polly Burton 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1772 • American Revolutionary War: Samuel Adams and Joseph Warren form the first Committee of Correspondence. |
after
Age: 55y
1810
Age: 55y
| 1810 • Peninsular War: The French Army, under the command of André Masséna, retreats from Portugal. |