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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.
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1795
1811
Apr
Age: 16y
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birth of childCatherine Van Norden New York, USA ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1811 • The Argentine Government declares freedom of expression for the press. |
1816
Age: 21y
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occupationNew York City, New York, USA ⇓ He was a printer. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1816 • In Philadelphia, the African Methodist Episcopal Church is established by Richard Allen and other African-American Methodists, the first such denomination completely independent of White churches. |
1830
Age: 35y
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residenceNew 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 • France: Louis Philippe becomes King of the French. |
1845
Age: 50y
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residenceNew York City, New York, USA ⇓ He was the Chairman of the Librarian Committee for the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, founded in 1820. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1845 • The New York Herald becomes the first newspaper to mention the game of baseball. |
1847
Aug 21
Age: 52y
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eventNew 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. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1847 • After 17 months of travel, Brigham Young leads 148 Mormon pioneers into Salt Lake Valley, resulting in the establishment of Salt Lake City. |
1850
Aug 19
Age: 55y
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residenceNew York City, New York, New York, United States ⇓ William Van Norden was a printer. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1850 • The ships of the McClure Arctic Expedition set sail from Plymouth. |
1855
Age: 60y
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residenceNew 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. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1855 • The Panama Railway becomes the first railroad to connect the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. |
1855
Jun 9
Age: 60y
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residenceNew 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. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1855 • First ascent of Monte Rosa, the second highest summit in the Alps. |
1860
Jun 20
Age: 65y
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residenceBrooklyn, 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. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1860 • Mutsuhito (the future Emperor Meiji) becomes Crown Prince of Japan. |
1865
Jun 5
Age: 70y
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residenceBrooklyn, Kings, New York, USA ⇓ He was a librarian. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1865 • The U.S. Congress authorizes formation of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. |
1870
Jul 15
Age: 75y
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residenceBrooklyn, Kings, New York, USA ⇓ He was a librarian, living with three of his daughters. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1870 • Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge begins. |
1871
Nov 16
Age: 76y
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deathBrooklyn, Kings, New York, USA ⇓ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1871 • The National Rifle Association is granted a charter by the state of New York. |