The typewriter

Sholes' father, Orrin, served in the War

Jan 1, 1812

Sholes' father, Orrin, served in the War of 1812 and was rewarded for his service with a gift of land in Pennsylvania.

Christopher Sholes was born

Feb 14, 1819

The inventer of the typewriter, Christopher Sholes was born.

Sholes married Mary Jane McKinney

Nov 15, 1840

Sholes married Mary Jane McKinney in 1840

The typewriter

Jan 1, 1866

Christopher Sholes invented the typwriter in 1866.

Christopher Latham Sholes died

Feb 17, 1890

Christopher Latham Sholes died