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1754
Dec 11
birthAmenia, Dutchess County, New York, USA ⇓ He is mentioned in the will of his uncle Andrew Murdock as a son of John Murdock. Even though Andrew Murdock and his wife Tamisen had no children, they named many of their nieces and nephews in their will. 3 Sources ⇓ |
| 1754 • The Battle of Jumonville Glen begins the French and Indian War in North America: 22-year-old George Washington leads a company of militia from the Colony of Virginia in an ambush on a force of 35 French Canadians. |
1781
Age: 25y
militaryDutchess County, New York, USA ⇓ Served in the 6th Regiment during the American Revolution. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1781 • Founding of Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. |
1785
Jan 9
Age: 30y
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birth of childDorcas Elizabeth Murdock Dutchess County, New York, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1785 • The North Carolina General Assembly incorporates Lincolnton, North Carolina (named for American General Benjamin Lincoln) as the new county seat for Lincoln County. |
1790
Age: 34y
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residenceAmenia, Dutchess County, New York, USA ⇓ The household consisted of 3 males over 16, 3 males under 16, and 2 females. Seymour Murdock is living only a few households away, and according to the Murdock Genealogy book, is a brother of Zerah Murdock, and also served in the 6th regiment during the Revolution. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1790 • The United States patent system is established. |
1800
Age: 44y
| 1800 • The French garrison in Valletta surrenders to British troops who had been called at the invitation of the Maltese. The islands of Malta and Gozo become the Malta Protectorate. |
1822
Dec 26
Age: 68y
| 1822 • Chinese junk Tek Sing sinks in the South China Sea with the loss of around 1600 people on board. |