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William 'Bill' Kelly's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of
William 'Bill', his family, and friends. For example, William 'Bill' is 5 years old when Tennessee enacts Jim Crow law.
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 12 |
1882 |
The Florida Central and Western Railroad Company was created. It combines the Florida Central, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Mobile railroads. |
| 13 |
1883 |
Three railroad companies are merged to form the Florida Transit and Penisular Railroad Company. Thee are: Florida Transit Railroad Co., Peninsular Railroad Co, and the Tropical Florida Railroad Co. |
| 14 |
1884 |
Most railroads in Florida are passed into the hands of a single company owned and operated by a single management, under the name of The Florida Railway and Navigation Company. It has more that 500 miles of main track in operation and about 300 miles of track under construction. The longest route was the "Western Division" which ran from Tallahassee to Jacksonville - 209 miles. |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 7 |
1877 |
Edison invents the phonograph permitting music and voices to be recorded and replayed. |
| 9 |
1879 |
Edison invents the electric light bulb. |
| 19 |
1889 |
The first calculating machine is invented and uses punch cards |
| 25 |
1895 |
Wireless telegraph and the "antenna" are invented but it covers a very short distance. |
| 27 |
1897 |
First ship to shore message is sent using an improved form of wireless telegraph |
| 30 |
1900 |
The cause of yellow fever is discovered. It is proven that the fever is spread by mosquitoes. This rallies an effort to provide better mosquito control. |
| 30 |
1900 |
Freud publishes his book "The Interpretation of Dreams" |
| 31 |
1901 |
First transatlantic wireless telegraph is sent. |
| 32 |
1902 |
The first Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil is discovered. |
| 33 |
1903 |
Wright Brothers complete the first successful flight with an airplane at Kitty Hawk |
| 34 |
1904 |
The first vacuum tube diode is invented by Fleming |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 12 |
1882 |
NEWS HEADLINES: Edison creates the first large power station in New York City, making it the first place in America to have electricity. |
| 15 |
1885 |
NEWS HEADLINES: Eastman invents the box camera. For the first time photography becomes affordable for the average citizen. |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 5 |
1875 |
Tennessee enacts Jim Crow law. |
| 6 |
1876 |
The National League of Baseball is founded |
