♂ William A Van Norden

1795 - 1871

William A Van Norden
Parents
Erickson Van Norden
Erickson Van Norden
???? - 1813
Spouse
Sarah Fischer
Sarah Fischer
1792 - 1864
Children
Catherine Van Norden
Catherine Van Norden
1811 - 1903
Siblings
James Van Norden
James Van Norden
1796 - 1872

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.

1811


Apr
Age: 16y

1830


Age: 35y
William Van Norden - 1830 United States Federal Census

residence


New 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 Edwin Beard Budding is granted a patent for the invention of the lawnmower.

1845


Age: 50y
William Van Norden - The New York State Register for 1845 edited by Orville Luther Holley

residence


New York City, New York, USA ⇓
He was the Chairman of the Librarian Committee for the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, founded in 1820.
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1845 • American newspaper editor John L. O'Sullivan claims (in connection with the annexation of Texas) in The United States Magazine and Democratic Review that the United States should be allowed "the fullfillment of our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions". It is the second time he uses the term manifest destiny and will have a huge influence on American imperialism in the following century.

1847


Aug 21
Age: 52y
William Van Norden - The Inland Printer

event


New 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 German inventor and industrialist Werner von Siemens founds Siemens AG & Halske.

1850


Aug 19
Age: 55y
1850 Bingley Hall, the world's first purpose-built exhibition hall, opens in Birmingham, England.

1855


Age: 60y
William Van Norden, Sarah Fischer, & Elizabeth Fischer - 1855 New York State Census

residence


New 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 • Large-scale Bleeding Kansas violence begins with events leading to the 'Wakarusa War' between antislavery and proslavery forces.

1855


Jun 9
Age: 60y
William Van Norden, Sarah Fischer, & Elizabeth Fischer - 1855 New York State Census

residence


New 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 Pennsylvania State University is founded as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania.

1860


Jun 20
Age: 65y

residence


Brooklyn, 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 • The combined forces of Giuseppe Garibaldi and King Victor Emmanuel II besiege King Francis II of the Two Sicilies in Gaeta, his last remaining stronghold.

1865


Jun 5
Age: 70y
1865 • Lincoln inaugurated for a second term; Andrew Johnson becomes Vice President.

1870


Jul 15
Age: 75y
1870 • In New York City, the first pneumatic subway is opened.

1871


Nov 16
Age: 76y
1871 C. W. Alcock proposes that "a Challenge Cup should be established in connection with the Association", giving birth to the FA Cup.

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