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Mary Halley's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of
Mary, her family, and friends. For example, Mary is 1 years old when Abraham Lincoln issues the "Emancipation Proclamation" freeing slaves.
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 2 |
1864 |
Battle of Olustee is a Confederate victory. Union troops pull back |
| 3 |
1865 |
May 10th -- Union troops occupy Tallahassee. While Tallahassee was the only Confederate state capital east of the Mississippi River that had not been captured, Union troops occupy the capitol following the surrender of the major Confederate armies in the east. |
| 3 |
1865 |
Battle at Natural Bridge (Wakulla County) is a Confederate victory. |
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 3 |
1865 |
Mendel publishes his papers on genetics and introduces the concept to the public. |
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 1 |
1863 |
Abraham Lincoln issues the "Emancipation Proclamation" freeing slaves. |
| 3 |
1865 |
American Civil war ends with General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, VA. Reconstruction begins in the "old South" |
