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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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1795
| 1795 • Battle of Krtsanisi: The Persian emperor Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar defeats the forces of Heraclius II of Georgia. |
1811
Apr
Age: 16y
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birth of childCatherine Van Norden New York, USA ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1811 • The Argentine Government declares freedom of expression for the press. |
1816
Age: 21y
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occupationNew York City, New York, USA ⇓ He was a printer. 1 Source ⇓ |
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 • The Templars of Honor and Temperance is founded in the United States. |
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 • New Zealand Wars: A minor Māori chief is accidentally shot by a junior British Army officer in Whanganui on New Zealand's North Island, triggering the Wanganui Campaign which continues until July 23. |
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 • US census shows that 11.2% of the population classed as "Negro" are of mixed race. |
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 • Quinault Treaty signed: Quinault and Quileute cede their land to the United States. |
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 • Pennsylvania State University is founded as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania. |
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 • Garibaldi again defeats the Neapolitan forces, advancing on Gaeta, the last remaining Neapolitan strong-point. |
1865
Jun 5
Age: 70y
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residenceBrooklyn, Kings, New York, USA ⇓ He was a librarian. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1865 • Welsh settlers arrive in Argentina at Chubut Valley. |
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 YWCA is founded in New York City. |
1871
Nov 16
Age: 76y
deathBrooklyn, Kings, New York, USA ⇓ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1871 • German chancellor Otto von Bismarck tries to ban Catholics from the political stage by introducing harsh laws concerning the separation of church and state. |