Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Daniel Webster Biography and Timeline

Follow Daniel Webster through 4 dated historical records for United States of America.

Daniel Webster, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1830–1842Years on this page

1830

Second Reply to Hayne

Senator · Washington · Government / Government of USA

Delivers his famous Second Reply to Hayne in the United States Senate.

1842

Webster Opens Boundary Negotiations

Government Official · Washington DC · Government

Secretary of State Daniel Webster negotiated with the British representative to resolve longstanding United States Canadian boundary disputes.

Maine New Brunswick Boundary Fixed

Government Official · Maine · Government

The 1842 agreement settled most of the disputed boundary between Maine and British North America.

Slave Trade Naval Cooperation Addressed

Government Official · Washington DC · Government

The agreement included measures for cooperation against the Atlantic slave trade while avoiding a general British right of search over American ships.

Records, sources and methodology

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