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Ann Peacock's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of
Ann, her family, and friends. For example, Ann is 1 years old when Oregon Trail is established
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 3 |
1842 |
Congress passes the Armed Occupation Act of 1842. It entitles persons willing and able to bear arms against the Indians and establish themselves in villages along the borders of Indian territory ownership of their land after 5 years. |
| 3 |
1842 |
Second Seminole Indian War ends and some of the Seminole Indians living in FL are moved to the Indian Territory |
| 6 |
1845 |
Florida becomes the 27th state to join the United States. William Moseley becomes the first governor and David Yulee the first senator. |
| 11 |
1850 |
Florida's total population has grown to 87,445. This includes about 39,000 slaves and 1,000 free blacks. Indians were not counted. |
| 16 |
1855 |
Third Seminole Indian War begins and war breaks out with most of the battles occurring in Central Florida. It ends three years later when Chief Billy Bowlegs and his band are forced to move from Florida. |
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 8 |
1847 |
Atlanta, Georgia is incorporated. Formally Marthasville |
| 11 |
1850 |
Gordon and Clinch Counties are formed. |
| 12 |
1851 |
Clay, Howell, Polk, Spalding, and Whitfield Counties are formed. |
| 13 |
1852 |
Taylor County formed. |
| 14 |
1853 |
Catoosa, Pickens, Hart, Dougherty, Webster, Flton, and Worth Counties aare creaated. |
| 15 |
1854 |
Fannin, Coffee, Chattahooche, Charlton, and Calhoun Counties formed. |
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 5 |
1844 |
The first telegraph message is sent by Morse, who later invents the Mores Code |
| 14 |
1853 |
The process of creating steel is invented by Besermer in Britain and Kelly in the U.S. |
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 1 |
1840 |
Oregon Trail is established |
| 3 |
1842 |
Second Seminole Indian War ends and thousands of Seminole Indians are forced to move west of the Mississippi. |
| 16 |
1855 |
Third Seminole Indian War begins. It ends three years later when Chief Billy Bowlegs and his band are forced to move from Florida. |
