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1833
| 1833 • In Switzerland, troops of the city of Basel march on rebels in Liestal, but are beaten back at the Battle of Hülftenschanz. |
1840
Age: 7y
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residenceParke, Indiana, USA ⇓ In 1840 there was a 30-40 year old John Lowry living in Parke, Indiana with two girls, aged 5-10 and 10-15. This is most likely Mary Lowry, her father, and a sister, very likely Sarah Lowry, who was living in Parke, Indiana with the Overpeck family ten years later in 1850. Sarah was also born in Ohio, and would have been 7 years old at the time of the 1840 census. Sarah later married Albert Conine, and is living right next door to them in the small township of Elk River, Clinton County, Iowa. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1840 • Fortsas hoax: A number of book collectors gather in Binche, Belgium, to attend a non-existent book auction of the late "Count of Fortsas". |
1850
Age: 17y
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residenceParke, Indiana, USA ⇓ She is living with George Overpeck's family in Parke. George Overpeck was born in Ohio, and so were both his parents. His former wife was Lucretia Lowry, who passed away before the 1850 census. Sarah likely later traveled to Iowa with her sister Mary Lowry's family. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1850 • The University of Utah opens in Salt Lake City, Utah. |
1854
Oct 8
Age: 21y
marriageAlbert A Conine Jackson, Iowa, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1854 • The Waterbury Clock Company is founded in Waterbury, Connecticut, the predecessor of Timex Group USA in timepiece manufacturing. |
1856
Age: 23y
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residenceOsage, Mitchell, Iowa, USA ⇓ They are living with 10 other people, and Albert Conine is working as a lawyer. 1 Source ⇓ |
1860
Age: 27y
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residenceElk River, Clinton, Iowa, USA ⇓ They are living right next door to John and Mary Lowry. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1860 • U.S. presidential election: Abraham Lincoln beats John C. Breckinridge, Stephen A. Douglas, and John Bell and is elected as the 16th President of the United States, the first Republican to hold that office. |
1870
Age: 37y
| 1870 • The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing African-Americans the right to vote, is passed. |
1877
Dec 5
Age: 45y
| 1877 • 11 – At Gilmore's Gardens in New York City, the first Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is held. |