♂ William A Van Norden

1795 - 1871

William A Van Norden
Parents
Erickson Van Norden
Erickson Van Norden
???? - 1813
Spouse
Sarah Fischer
Sarah Fischer
1792 - 1864
Children
Catherine Van Norden
Catherine Van Norden
1811 - 1903
Siblings
James Van Norden
James Van Norden
1796 - 1872

William Van Norden was a printer while living in New York City, and a librarian while living in Brooklyn.  Per 1880 US census, Catherine's father was born in New Jersey, her mother born in New York.  Besides William, there appear to be no other Van Nordens born in New Jersey living in New York in the 1850 census of the right age.  His wife Sarah is also born in New York.  There are very few Van Nordens, and he is living only one house away from Charles Hicks in 1840.  Could possibly be her parents, but still needing evidence.  Him and his wife would have been a little young, and it's possible he could be an uncle, or other relative.

1811


Apr
Age: 16y
1811 Peninsular War: Battle of Barrosa, an unsuccessful French attack on a larger Anglo-Portuguese-Spanish force attempting to lift the Siege of Cádiz in Spain.

1830


Age: 35y
William Van Norden - 1830 United States Federal Census

residence


New York City, New York, USA ⇓
He was living in ward 6. Considering the proximity to where he was living in 1840, as well as the lining up of ages on the census dates, this is very likely him.
1 Source ⇓
1830 Joseph Smith and 5 others organize the Church of Christ (later renamed the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), the first formally organized church of the Latter Day Saint movement, in northwestern New York.

1845


Age: 50y
William Van Norden - The New York State Register for 1845 edited by Orville Luther Holley

residence


New York City, New York, USA ⇓
He was the Chairman of the Librarian Committee for the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, founded in 1820.
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1845 • President John Tyler signs a bill authorizing the United States to annex the Republic of Texas.

1847


Aug 21
Age: 52y
William Van Norden - The Inland Printer

event


New York City, New York, USA ⇓
William Van Norden signed a printed copy of a book at the St. Bride's library, printed by a James Van Norden. It's mentioned that James Van Norden was likely William's father, but he and William were too close in age for that to be true. He's likely a brother. The book was a copy of the first 'practical printing' handbook.
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1847 Mexican–American War: United States forces led by General Winfield Scott take Veracruz after a siege.

1850


Aug 19
Age: 55y

1855


Age: 60y
William Van Norden, Sarah Fischer, & Elizabeth Fischer - 1855 New York State Census

residence


New York City, New York, United States ⇓
Sarah Fischer's mom, Elizabeth, is living with William Van Norden and Sarah Fischer at 91 years old. William Van Norden is a printer.
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1855 • The Point No Point Treaty is signed in the Washington Territory.

1855


Jun 9
Age: 60y
William Van Norden, Sarah Fischer, & Elizabeth Fischer - 1855 New York State Census

residence


New York City, New York, United States ⇓
Sarah Fischer's mom, Elizabeth, is living with William Van Norden and Sarah Fischer at 91 years old. William Van Norden is a printer.
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1855 Ramón Castilla begins his third term as President of Peru.

1860


Jun 20
Age: 65y

residence


Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA ⇓
William Van Norden was a librarian, him and Sarah living with their daughter Sarah and her husband Alexander Morris. Their other daughter Elizabeth is also living there. The image is from a city directory around the time; it shows which library William worked at, the Apprentices' Library, est. 1820.
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1860 21 – Beijing's Old Summer Palace is burned to the ground by orders of British general Lord Elgin in retaliation for mistreatment of several prisoners of war during the Second Opium War.

1865


Jun 5
Age: 70y
1865 • American Civil War – Battle of Palmito Ranch: In far south Texas, more than a month after Confederate General Lee's surrender, the last land battle of the civil war ends with a Confederate victory.

1870


Jul 15
Age: 75y
1870 First Vatican Council adjourned.

1871


Nov 16
Age: 76y

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