Benjamin
HARRISON
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Born: 8 September 1806 in Vincennes, Knox, Indiana Territory
Benjamin HARRISON died 17 June 1840 in North Bend, Ohio, USA.
m. (2) Mary Raney, abt. 1830
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Birth — 18068 September 1806
Vincennes, Knox, Indiana Territory
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
Death — 184017 June 1840
North Bend, Ohio, USA
He died at the age of 33.
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The name 'Indiana' means 'Land of the Indians'. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1816 - Indiana Territory
December 11, 1816 - Indiana becomes 19th U.S. state
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