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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.
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1811
Apr
Age: 16y
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birth of childCatherine Van Norden New York, USA ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1811 • José Miguel Carrera, Chilean founding father, is sworn in as President of the executive Junta of the government of Chile. |
1816
Age: 21y
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occupationNew York City, New York, USA ⇓ He was a printer. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1816 • Tsar Alexander I of Russia signs an order for the expulsion of the Jesuits from St. Petersburg and Moscow |
1830
Age: 35y
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residenceNew 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 • Craig vs. Missouri: The United States Supreme Court rules that state loan certificates are unconstitutional because they were bills of credit emitted by a state in violation of Article I, Section 10 of the Constitution. |
1845
Age: 50y
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residenceNew York City, New York, USA ⇓ He was the Chairman of the Librarian Committee for the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, founded in 1820. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1845 • President John Tyler signs a bill authorizing the United States to annex the Republic of Texas. |
1847
Aug 21
Age: 52y
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eventNew 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 • In Philadelphia, the American Medical Association (AMA) is founded. |
1850
Aug 19
Age: 55y
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residenceNew York City, New York, New York, United States ⇓ William Van Norden was a printer. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1850 • Allan Pinkerton forms the North-Western Police Agency, later the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. |
1855
Age: 60y
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residenceNew 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
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residenceNew 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 • The Sigma Chi Fraternity is founded at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. |
1860
Jun 20
Age: 65y
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residenceBrooklyn, 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 • Mutsuhito (the future Emperor Meiji) becomes Crown Prince of Japan. |
1865
Jun 5
Age: 70y
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residenceBrooklyn, Kings, New York, USA ⇓ He was a librarian. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1865 • Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (conditional prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude) passes narrowly in the House of Representatives. |
1870
Jul 15
Age: 75y
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residenceBrooklyn, Kings, New York, USA ⇓ He was a librarian, living with three of his daughters. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1870 • The Bulgarian Exarchate is established by decree of Sultan Abd-ul-Aziz of the Ottoman Empire. |
1871
Nov 16
Age: 76y
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deathBrooklyn, Kings, New York, USA ⇓ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1871 • The Royal Albert Hall in London is opened by Queen Victoria. |