| 1846 War w/Mexico,Calif & NM acquired 1861 - 1865 Civil War, North vs. South 1867 Alaska Territory purchased 1869 Transcontinental Railroad complete 1879 Edison invents phono/light bulb | 1776 Declaration of Independence 1789 George Washington first president 1803 Louisiana Territory Purchased 1805 Lewis and Clark reach Pacific 1812 - 1814 War of 1812 with Britain | 1735 Freedom of press established 1740 Colony population = 1.5 million 1754 - 1763 Anglo-French War 1773 Boston Tea Party tax rebellion 1775 - 1783 Revolutionary War |
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![]() | ![]() | John Peter b.1732 England d.1800 around, Virginia | ||||||
![]() | ![]() | William Peter b.1766 Amherst, Virginia d.1826 Spencer, Indiana | Susannah ? b. d. | |||||
![]() | Mary Peter b.1804 Washington, KY d.1892 Bureau, Illinois | ![]() | Samuel Lowe b.1739 England d.1791 | |||||
![]() | ![]() | Margaret Lowe b.1762 Lincoln, KY d. | Elizabeth ? b. d. | |||||
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