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1796
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birthNew Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA ⇓ Birthplace an estimate based on brother William's birthplace. 2 Sources ⇓ |
1796 • The Treaty of Tripoli (between the United States and Tripoli) is signed at Tripoli (see also 1797). |
1835
Aug 11
Age: 39y
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occupationNew York City, New York, USA ⇓ He was a book printer - the image is an advertisement from the evening post. He ran a printing company, "James Van Norden & co.", that ran during the first half of the 1800s. 2 Sources ⇓ |
1835 • The Army of the Republic of Texas captures San Antonio. |
1838
Age: 42y
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eventNew York City, New York, USA ⇓ James Van Norden printed a book called the "Alphabetical and Analytical Catalogue of the New York Society Library." 1 Source ⇓ |
1838 • The Boers win a decisive victory over the Zulus in the Battle of Blood River. |
1840
Age: 44y
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residenceWard 14, New York City, New York, USA ⇓ He's living in the same ward as his brother William. 1 Source ⇓ |
1840 • Britain issues the Penny Black, the world's first postage stamp. |
1840
Age: 44y
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eventNew York City, New York, USA ⇓ James Van Norden printed a book by John Dunmore Lang, who "was a Scottish-born Australian Presbyterian minister, writer, politician and activist. He was the first prominent advocate of an independent Australian nation and of Australian republicanism." (Wikipedia). The book was called "The Moral and Religious Aspect of the Future America of the Southern Hemisphere". 2 Sources ⇓ |
1840 • Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. |
1870
Age: 74y
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residenceNew York City, New York, USA ⇓ Living in ward 19. 1 Source ⇓ |
1870 • The 12.8-km Fréjus Rail Tunnel through the Alps is completed. |
1872
Dec 3
Age: 77y
1872 • The New Zealand Wars end after 27 years. |