Trade Treaty at Washington
A commercial Treaty is concluded with Mexico
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1831 in United States of America
Explore 8 historical events and records for United States of America in 1831.
Historical records for United States of America in 1831
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April
Treaty of Commercial
A commercial Treaty is concluded with Mexico
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Jefferson Davis
The Indian chieftain, Blackhawk, is captured & placed in the charge of Lieutenant Davis
Birth of James Abram Garfield
Birth of James Abram Garfield, Orange, Ohio, youngest of 5 children born on a poor farm on the outskirts of Cleveland, Ohio, the poorest man ever to become President
Church Headquarters Moves To Ohio
Joseph Smith and many followers relocated to northeastern Ohio as the movement expanded beyond New York.
Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Minister of Great Britain
Press
Publishes The Liberator in Boston, the first anti-slavery paper
Smith Identifies Missouri Gathering Place
Joseph Smith designated the Independence area as a gathering place with religious significance for church members.
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