1811
| 1811 • Battle of Tippecanoe: American troops led by William Henry Harrison defeat the Native American spiritual leader Tenskwatawa, also known as The Prophet (Chief Tecumseh's brother). |
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Age: 39y
1850
Age: 39y
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birth of childMary Kenyon Openshaw, Lancashire, England ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1850 • St. Mary’s Institute (the future University of Dayton) is founded in Dayton, OH. |
1851
Age: 40y
residenceManchester, Lancashire, England ⇓ Charles Kenyon was a green grocer. The family lived on Ashton Road in Chorlton. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1851 • A population census is taken in the United Kingdom. The population reaches 21 million. 6.3 million live in cities of 20,000 or more in England and Wales and cities of 20,000 or more account for 35% of the total English population. |
1861
Age: 50y
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residenceCastleton, St. Martin, Lancashire, England ⇓ Charles Kenyon was an engraver. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1861 • American Civil War: The bill for Missouri's secession from the Union is passed. |
1870
Age: 59y
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occupationHe was a watchman. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1870 • The YWCA is founded in New York City. |
1871
Age: 60y
residenceGorton, Lancashire, England ⇓ Charles is a night timekeeper. Their daughter Mary's place of residence on 1870 on her marriage record was similarly in Gorton. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1871 • The Paris Commune is formally established in Paris. |
1877
Mar 5
Age: 66y
| 1877 • Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record sound, considered Edison's first great invention. Edison demonstrates the device for the first time on November 29. |