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John McGinnis was a 'cordwainer.' A cordwainer was a maker of shoes from new leather, making this a title of distinction. This is in contrast to a cobbler, who made shoes of used or old leather.
1811
| 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. |
1836
Age: 25y
| 1836 • James Peter Allaire's company, the Howell Works, is at its peak. |
1844
Age: 33y
marriageMary Buchanan |
| 1844 • Swedish chemistry professor Gustaf Erik Pasch invents the safety match. |
1845
Aug 1
Age: 34y
birth of childPatrick John McGinnis Chatham, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ |
| 1845 • The New York Herald becomes the first newspaper to mention the game of baseball. |
1846
Age: 35y
marriageMargaret McCarron Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ |
| 1846 • United States president James K. Polk annexes the Republic of Texas, which is regarded as an early example of American imperialism. |
1847
Sep 14
Age: 36y
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birth of childJames McGinnis Sr. Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1847 • John C. Frémont is appointed Governor of the new California Territory. |
1849
Aug 24
Age: 38y
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birth of childJohn M McGinnis Jr. Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1849 • General elections are held in the Papal States. |
1851
Age: 40y
| 1851 • The Denny Party lands at Alki Point, the first settlers of what later becomes Seattle, Washington. |
1854
Jan
Age: 43y
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birth of childArthur McGinnis Sr. Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1854 • Texas is linked by telegraph with the rest of the United States, when a connection between New Orleans and Marshall, Texas is completed. |
1855
Jun 14
Age: 44y
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birth of childSarah M McGinnis Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1855 • Palm oil sales from West Africa to the United Kingdom reach 40,000 tons. |
1858
Apr 11
Age: 47y
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birth of childHugh Patrick McGinnis Jr. Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1858 • First ascent of the Eiger. |
1861
Feb 20
Age: 50y
| 1861 • American Civil War: The Battle of Corrick's Ford takes place in western Virginia. |
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burialChatham, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ Buried at St. Micheal's Church. 1 Source ⇓ |