Harrison

grandpa is 9th president

Feb 9, 1773

Benjamin was seven years old when his grandfather became president. He was not allowed to attend the inauguration ceremony.

when he was born

Aug 20, 1833

Benjamin harrisons birth

married first wife

Oct 20, 1853

Benjamin Harrison was married to his first wife, Caroline Lavinia Scott, on October 20, 1853.

seceding

Sep 6, 1862

The American Civil War, also called the War between the States, was waged from April 1861 until April 1865. The 4 year war was between the federal government of the United States and 11 Southern states that asserted their right to secede (withdraw) from the Union. Abraham Lincoln was the central figure of the American Civil War. Benjamin Harrison joined the military in 1862 to fight in the Civil War and was promoted to Brigadier General.

leaving military

Sep 7, 1865

Abraham Lincoln assassinated United States Civil War ends
Benjamin Harrison left military service at the end of the war and resumed his law practice.

harrison as senate

Nov 5, 1881

In 1881, Harrison was elected to the U.S. Senate and served until 1887.

president time

Oct 15, 1889

When he weas elected, 23 president.

lost presidency

Dec 8, 1893

1893 The Presidency of Benjamin Harrison ended

second wife

Apr 6, 1896

Benjamin Harrison married his second wife was Mary Scott Lord Dimmick a widow nearly thirty years his junior whom he married on April 6, 1896.

death

Mar 13, 1901

Benjamin harrisons death