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John Fraddosio's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of
John, his family, and friends. For example, John is 2 years old when May 20, 1862 the US government passes the Homestead Act to provide cheap land for settlement of lower Southeast and West.
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 1 |
1861 |
No Floridian's voted for Lincoln during the 1860 election. On Jan. 10, 1861, Florida seceded from the U.S. and joined the Confederate States of America a few weeks later. |
| 4 |
1864 |
Battle of Olustee is a Confederate victory. Union troops pull back |
| 5 |
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. |
| 5 |
1865 |
Battle at Natural Bridge (Wakulla County) is a Confederate victory. |
| 10 |
1870 |
During the 1870s, the remaining Seminole Indians begin establishing trading posts and other economy with local settlers. |
| 22 |
1882 |
The Florida Central and Western Railroad Company was created. It combines the Florida Central, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Mobile railroads. |
| 23 |
1883 |
Three railroad companies are merged to form the Florida Transit and Penisular Railroad Company. Thee are: Florida Transit Railroad Co., Peninsular Railroad Co, and the Tropical Florida Railroad Co. |
| 24 |
1884 |
Most railroads in Florida are passed into the hands of a single company owned and operated by a single management, under the name of The Florida Railway and Navigation Company. It has more that 500 miles of main track in operation and about 300 miles of track under construction. The longest route was the "Western Division" which ran from Tallahassee to Jacksonville - 209 miles. |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 5 |
1865 |
Mendel publishes his papers on genetics and introduces the concept to the public. |
| 9 |
1869 |
Cro-magnon Man fossils are found in France |
| 17 |
1877 |
Edison invents the phonograph permitting music and voices to be recorded and replayed. |
| 19 |
1879 |
Edison invents the electric light bulb. |
| 29 |
1889 |
The first calculating machine is invented and uses punch cards |
| 35 |
1895 |
Wireless telegraph and the "antenna" are invented but it covers a very short distance. |
| 37 |
1897 |
First ship to shore message is sent using an improved form of wireless telegraph |
| 40 |
1900 |
The cause of yellow fever is discovered. It is proven that the fever is spread by mosquitoes. This rallies an effort to provide better mosquito control. |
| 40 |
1900 |
Freud publishes his book "The Interpretation of Dreams" |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 1 |
1861 |
NEWS HEADLINES: American Civil war begins at Ft. Sumter, located in Charleston Harbor, VA. |
| 2 |
1862 |
NEWS HEADLINES: May 20, 1862 the US government passes the Homestead Act to provide cheap land for settlement of lower Southeast and West. |
| 22 |
1882 |
NEWS HEADLINES: Edison creates the first large power station in New York City, making it the first place in America to have electricity. |
| 25 |
1885 |
NEWS HEADLINES: Eastman invents the box camera. For the first time photography becomes affordable for the average citizen. |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 2 |
1862 |
May 20, 1862 the US government passes the Homestead Act to provide cheap land for settlement of lower Southeast and West. |
| 3 |
1863 |
Abraham Lincoln issues the "Emancipation Proclamation" freeing slaves. |
| 5 |
1865 |
American Civil war ends with General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, VA. Reconstruction begins in the "old South" |
| 8 |
1868 |
An eight-hour work day is established for federal employees. |
| 15 |
1875 |
Tennessee enacts Jim Crow law. |
| 16 |
1876 |
The National League of Baseball is founded |
