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M.T. Simmons Born
Source for pictureBorn in Kentucky. One of ten children.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Simmons_(American_pioneer)) -
Married
Source for pictureMarried 15-year-old Elizabeth Kindred.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Simmons_(American_pioneer)) -
Moved to Missouri
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Christopher Columbus Simmons Born
Source for pictureSon of M.T. and Elizabeth. First recorded white person born North of the Columbia River. "The state's first native son." -
Came to Puget Sound
Source for pictureTravelled to the Puget Sound on a wagon at the age of 30 with a group of settlers, including George Washington Bush, in late 1945. -
Set up homestead in Olympia
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Founded New Market, Washington
Founded with George Washington Bush. New Market later became Tumwater. "Washington's First Community" (http://www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/History.htm). -
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Governor Stevens in office
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Treaty of Medicine Creek Signed
SourceTribes ceded most of their lands in exchange for $32,500 to be paid out over a period of 20 years, designated reservations, and the permanent right of access to traditional hunting and fishing grounds. -
Treaty of Point Elliott Signed
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Treaty of Point No Point Signed
SourceTribes of the northern Kitsap Peninsula ceded ownership of land in exchanged for small reservation and hunting and fishing rights. -
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Treaty of Medicine Creek Ratified
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Hanging of Leschi
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Treaty of Point No Point Ratified
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