1775 - 1783 Revolutionary War 1776 Declaration of Independence 1789 George Washington first president 1803 Louisiana Territory Purchased 1805 Lewis and Clark reach Pacific | 1720 Texas becomes Spanish possession 1735 Freedom of press established 1740 Colony population = 1.5 million 1754 - 1763 Anglo-French War 1773 Boston Tea Party tax rebellion | 1620 Pilgrims to America on Mayflower 1638 Printing press reaches America 1664 English capture/rename New York 1681 La Salle explores Louisiana 1700 American colonies prosper |
Downing b. d. | ||||||||
John Wise b.1617 Sydenham, England d.1695 | ||||||||
John Wise b.1655 Clifton, Accomac, VA d.1717 Accomack Co., VA | Hannah Scarborough b.1622 Westminster, England d.1694 Clifton, Accomack, VA | |||||||
Hannah Scarburgh Wise b.1707 Liberty Hall, VA d.1759 Liberty Hall, VA | ||||||||
Matilda West b.1676 Clifton, Accmc, VA d.1722 Accomack Co., VA | ||||||||