Our Town Timeline By Benjamin Swenson Feb 11, 1899 Emily's 12th birthday May 7, 1901 George asks Emily for homework help May 7, 1901 Mrs. Gibbs considers selling her dresser so she can go on a trip Jun 1, 1903 George and Emily have the conversation that will lead to them getting married Jul 7, 1904 George and Emily get married Jul 1, 1913 Emily dies Period: Jul 28, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918 WW1: Joe Crowell Jr. dies Jan 1, 1930 Doctor Gibbs dies