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martin van buren birth
martin van Buren was born on December 5th, 1782 in Kinderhook new york -
van buren married
martin van Buren married Hannah Hoes van Buren in Catskill, New York, on February 21, 1807. She was his childhood sweetheart and the daughter of his maternal first cousin, Johannes Dircksen Hoes. -
1st son
abraham van Buren the first born son of Martin van buren was born on November 27th 1807 -
2nd born son
John van Buren the 2nd born son of Martin van buren was born on February 18, 1810 -
van burens 3rd son born
martin van buren junior was the third born son of martin van buren sr he was born on december 20th, 1812 -
4th born son
Smith Thompson Van Buren
Martin Van Buren's son
was born on January 16, 1817 -
van buren is a nominee
Democratic National Convention in Baltimore Selects Vice President Martin Van Buren as Presidential Nominee. -
van buren excepts nomination
Van Buren formally accepts the nomination. -
martin van burden inaugurated
Martin an Buren the 8th president delivers his inaugural address. the speech serves largely as a commemoration of his predecessor, president Andrew Jackson, additionally van buren presents his states' rights approach to slavery -
martin in office as president
martin was in the office for the first time as president on March 4th, 1837 -
Van Buren opposes the annexation of Texas
Van Buren announces his opposition to the annexation of Texas, primarily to make possiblethe ensuing peace with mexico but to also alleviate abolitionist concerns at home -
van Buren calls special session
In response to the economic crisis, Van Buren called for a special session of Congress. As a proponent of laissez-faire, he feels no obligation toward public welfare but worries about the government's financial situation. Refusing to participate in sectional disputes, Van Buren proposes a bank divorce policy and the establishment of an independent treasury. -
rebellion against british
A rebellion erupts in Lower and Upper Canada against the British. Sympathetic volunteers in Maine and New York rally in support of promises of various bounties and land allotments. The American volunteers cross the Niagara River into Canada and occupy Navy Island. After a series of events, Van Buren instructs General Winfield Scott to persuade the American citizens to restrain themselves from further incursions violating national law and neutrality. -
Van Buren remains neutral
Following the Caroline incident, Van Buren criticized the British but maintained a neutral stance in the conflict. While Van Buren's peace appeals to the invading partisans and enjoys initial success, even the Neutrality Law of 1838 -- which provides for the arrest of people and the confiscation of arms, vehicles, and supplies flowing illegally across the border -- fails to deter additional incursions. Rebel assistance by secret rebel societies will continue in Detroit. -
special message to the house
In a Special Message to the House, addresses dispute over attacks on civilian steamboats between Mexico and America. -
van buren sighs act
Signs Act dividing Territory of Wisconsin to establish Territorial Government of Iowa -
Arbitration commission
Van Buren agrees on the principle of forming an arbitration commission to settle disputed claims with Mexico. -
Canadian militia seizes Caroline
Britain orders the Canadian militia to seize the American steamship Caroline, which had been supplying Canadian rebels, on the Niagara River. One American is killed, and several are wounded. -
Aroostook conflict
The "Aroostook conflict" occurred after a government formed a militia in Maine that forcefully removed trespassers from above the border in New Brunswick. Van Buren explains that a peaceful resolution must be drawn between the nations or seasonal conflict is inevitable. -
The Comet and the Encomium
Van Buren secured an agreement with England on compensation for two slave ships, the Comet and the Encomium, which had run ashore on the British territory of the Bahamas. -
the amistad
U.S.S. Washington seizes a ship, the Amistad, carrying slaves, off of Long Island. These events become a highly visible controversy about slavery -
resubmits treaty
Resubmits treaty to Congress concerning the removal of New York Indians. Although there appear to be conflicting interests influencing the tribes, recommends removing the Native Americans as a move that will be beneficial to all. -
independent treasury act
By signing the Independent Treasury Act, Van Buren “divorces” the federal Treasury Department from its relationship with all banks. His action stems from the controversy surrounding the Deposit Act of 1836. The Whigs will repeal the Independent Treasury Act in 1841; it will be restored in 1846. -
The Amistad hearings begins
The Amistad hearings begin in a Hartford, Connecticut, courtroom. The court will find the clearance papers of the Amistad to fraudulently identify the slaves as Spanish-speaking Ladinos; however, the Hartford court, a circuit court, and ultimately the Supreme Court concurred that treaty obligations have no relevance to the matter of slaves and award compensation for the ship only. The slaves will be returned to Africa in January 1842. -
Seizing the Amistad
The U.S.S. Washington seizes the Amistad, a mutinous slave ship, and brings the captives to a jail in New Haven, Connecticut. West African slaves had taken over the Cuban ship, traveling from one Cuban port to another, and sail up the United States coastline. The incident prompts the Van Buren administration to argue, first, that the property and expropriation dispute be handled by the executive branch, and second, that the United States would uphold its obligations under the Treaty of 1795 -
Harrison defeats Van Buren
The contest between Democrat Martin Van Buren and Whig William Henry Harrison resulted in the largest turnout of any election to that point. Harrison soundly defeated Van Buren with 234 electoral votes to the incumbent's 60. Among the reasons for his loss, Van Buren could not overcome opposition from southern and expansionist groups who supported the immediate annexation of Texas. -
state of union message
Fourth Annual State of the Union Message. Expresses his belief in a peaceful resolution to the British border dispute. Also urges action against the slave trade and forbids citizens from trading with slave factories. -
The Whig ticket
The Whigs meet in Pennsylvania to determine their presidential ticket and nominate William Henry Harrison for President and John Tyler for vice president. -
Death of Martin Van Buren
Kinderhook Dutch Reformed Cemetery Albany Avenue Van Buren died on July 24, 1862, at age 79. He is buried in this 1817 cemetery along with his wife Hannah, his parents, and his son Martin Jr. -
arbitration commission
Van Buren agrees on the principle of forming an arbitration commission to settle disputed claims with Mexico.