PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY! By ensmith Period: Jan 1, 1616 to Jan 1, 1696 PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY Apr 4, 1616 Hendrickson Sails up the Delaware River and discovers the Schuylkill River on his return. Mar 4, 1681 The King signed the Charter of Pennsylvania. Apr 4, 1681 Penn made his cousin William Markham deputy governor of the province. Apr 4, 1682 The Great Laws were made! Dec 4, 1682 William Penn Jr. made Philadelphia the capital and created the three original counties, and summoned a General Assembly. Apr 4, 1683 The Second Assembly changed Penn's laws. Apr 4, 1688 Overthrough King James II. Apr 4, 1696 "Markham's Frame of Government"
