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Mary Jemison's Timespan
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Mary Jemison is Born
Mary Jemison was born at sea in the year 1743. Her exact birthdate is unknown because she was born at sea during a time where birthdays were not recorded. THe date I used a educated guess. -
French Build Fort Duquesne
The French build Fort Duquesne where Mary Jemison was taken when she was abducted. This is where Jemison was adopted my the two Seneca woman. -
French and Indian War Begins
The French and Indian war beings. This was the last colonial war. The war was fought between the French and the English over domination of North America. -
Jemison marries for the first time
Jemison marries her first husband Sheninjee. -
Jemison is Abducted by Indians
When Jemison was 15 she was abducted by Indians during the French and Indian War. Her two brothers escaped the invasion of her house but the rest of her family was killed except for her. -
Jemison is taken to Fort Duquense by Indians
Jemison is taken to Fort Duquense by the Indians where she was adopted by two Seneca woman who lost their brother in war. -
British Occupy New France
The British occupy New France after Governer Vaudrueil surrendered the colony during Pontiacs Rebellion. -
French and Indian War Ends
The French and Indian ends with a victory of the British. -
Devil's Hole Massacre
The Seneca tribe double ambush of a British supply train and soldiers. -
Enoch Brown School Massacre
Four Deleware Indians killed a schoolmaster, ten students and a pregnant womam at the Enoch Brown School Massacre. -
Sons of Liberty Oppose
Sons of Liberty go againts the Stamp Act and the Quartering Act -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was started by a group of patriots that were throwing stones at the British soldiers forcing them to fire for their own protection. -
First Shots Fired at Lexington
The first shot is fired at Lexington starting the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Fort Freeland
Hiokatoo, the second husband of Mary Jemison, fought in this battle. -
Cherry Valley Massacre
In a attack let by the British and Seneca tribe(Jemisons tribe) on a fort and village in eastern New York during the American Revolution. The town was destroyed and 16 defenders were killed. -
Jemisons' Last Child is Born
Jemisons last child, a boy named Jesse. is born. -
Treaty of Big Tree PASSED
The Treaty of Big Tree passed and foreced the Seneca tribe to move to reservations. -
First Edition of Jemison Biography is Published
The first edition of Mary Jemison's biography, The Life of Mary Jemison:The White Woman of the Genesee, was published. -
Jemison Family Sells Remaining Land
The Jemison Family sells there remaining land and moves to Buffalo Creek. -
Mary Jemison Dies
Mary Jemison passed away at the age of 90. She died just minutes after she converted back to Christianity, her religion before she was abducted.
