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1754
Dec 11
birthAmenia, Dutchess County, New York, USA ⇓ He is mentioned in the will of his uncle Andrew Murdock as a son of John Murdock. Even though Andrew Murdock and his wife Tamisen had no children, they named many of their nieces and nephews in their will. 3 Sources ⇓ |
| 1754 • The Battle of Jumonville Glen begins the French and Indian War in North America: 22-year-old George Washington leads a company of militia from the Colony of Virginia in an ambush on a force of 35 French Canadians. |
1781
Age: 25y
militaryDutchess County, New York, USA ⇓ Served in the 6th Regiment during the American Revolution. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1781 • American Revolution – Skirmish at the House in the Horseshoe: A Tory force under David Fanning attacks Phillip Alston's smaller force of Whigs at Alston's home in Cumberland County, North Carolina (in present day Moore County, North Carolina). Alston's troops surrender after Fanning's men attempt to ram the house with a cart of burning straw. |
1785
Jan 9
Age: 30y
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birth of childDorcas Elizabeth Murdock Dutchess County, New York, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1785 • Louis XVI of France signs to a law that a handkerchief must be square. |
1790
Age: 34y
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residenceAmenia, Dutchess County, New York, USA ⇓ The household consisted of 3 males over 16, 3 males under 16, and 2 females. Seymour Murdock is living only a few households away, and according to the Murdock Genealogy book, is a brother of Zerah Murdock, and also served in the 6th regiment during the Revolution. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1790 • The United States patent system is established. |
1800
Age: 44y
| 1800 • Christmas Day first becomes a public holiday on an international scale. |
1822
Dec 26
Age: 68y
| 1822 • The invading Haitian forces led by Jean Pierre Boyer arrive in Santo Domingo, to overthrow the newly founded Republic. |