President William Harrison Timeline
Important Dates, World and National Events During His Lifetime |
1773 |
Born February 9th in Charles City County, Virginia |
1787 |
Entered Hampden-Sydney College however left before graduating because his father wanted him to study medicine |
1791 |
Joined the Army with the approval of George Washington |
1795 |
(Nov 25) Married Anna Tuthill Symmes |
1796 |
Daughter Elizabeth Harrison is born. |
1798 |
Son John Cleves Symmes Harrison is born. |
1800 |
Appointed governor of Indiana Territory |
1800 |
Daughter Lucy Harrison is born. |
1802 |
Son William Henry Harrison is born. |
1806 |
Son John Scott Harrison is born. |
1809 |
Daughter Mary Harrison is born. |
1811 |
Son Carter Bassett Harrison is born. |
1811 |
Defeated the Indians in the Battle of Tippecanoe |
1812-1814 |
Served in the war of 1812 |
1813 |
Daughter Anna Harrison is born. |
1814 |
Son James Findlay Harrison is born. |
1816 |
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives |
1825 |
Elected to the United States Senate |
1828 |
Appointed the first U.S. Minister to Columbia |
1836 |
Lost election for President to Martin Van Buren |
1840 |
Elected President of the United States |
1841 |
Died April 4th in the White House, only 30 days after he was inaugurated President |