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Chasing Lincoln's Killer Timeline

By PokeMasterLuke

  • The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States and made aa speech that consisted only of 701 words.

  • The Fall of Richmond

    The Union forces captured the capital of Virginia, Richmond which was the capital of the Confederate States of America.

  • The Surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee

    Confederate General Robert E. Lee and the army of Northern Virginia surrenders to General Grant at Appatomox.

  • Washington Celebrates the End of the War

    Lots of people celebrate the end of the war by shooting fireworks, waving paper American flags, and having parties.

  • The Planning of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

    Booth wakes up and heads to Ford's Theatre and he gets a letter from Mary Todd Lincoln stating that the Lincolns would be coming to Ford's that night to watch a play. Booth then planned the Assignation to kill Abraham Lincoln.

  • The Shooting of Abraham Lincoln

    John Wilkes Booth shoots the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln at night.

  • The Slicing of Seward

    Lewis Powell injures many people including the Secretary of State, William H. Seward at night.

  • The Crossing of the Navy Yard Bridge

    Booth persuades Seargant Cobb to let him cross the Navy Yard bridge into Maryland.

  • Booth picks up supplies at the Bryantown Tavern.

    Booth picks up supplies and heads on his way to escape the Manhunters.

  • Booth heads to Samuel Mudd's Farm

    Booth and Herold arrive at the farm and Mudd lets them in. He treats Booth's leg and gives them food and supplies. Then he leaves heading south.
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    The Manhunt for John Wilkes Booth

    The Manhunters go on a chase to capture Booth.

  • Booth rides to Captain Cox's Place

    Booth and Herold arrive at Cox's place and they hide in a thicket for a few days while Thomas Jones gave them food and supplies daily.

  • The Arrest of Powell

    Lewis Powell goes to Mary Suratt's boarding house and he walks right in to the government's hands.

  • Booth and Herold Attempt to Cross the Potomac

    Booth and Herold try to cross the Potomac but row the wrong way and row into the mouth of a creek in Maryland and have to wait until the next night to cross again.

  • The Correct Crossing of the Potomac

    Booth and Herold successfully cross the Potomac and Herold heads to Mrs. Quessenberry's house and she supplied them with horses and food.

  • Booth and Herold head to Dr. Stuart's House

    Dr. Stuart denies Booth and Herold hospitality and he forces them out of the house.

  • Booth and Herold find Lucas' House

    Lucas provides them with a team of horses, a driver, and a wagon. He also provides Booth and Herold with a place to stay for the night.

  • William Rollins Takes Them From Port Conway to Port Royal

    William Rollins and some Confederate soldiers acompany Booth and Herold across the Rappahanock River.

  • Booth and Herold Stay at the Garret's Farm

    Booth and Herold stay at Garret's farm for 2 days,played with the Garret children, and slept.

  • Herold Surrenders to the Calvary

    Herold escapes the barn and he gives himself up.

  • Booth gets Captured and dies at Garret's Farm.

    Booth gets shot and gets paralyzed. An hour later, Booth dies.