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Chronology.

1800

May 9. John Brown was born at Torrington, Connecticut.

1805

His family removed to Ohio.

1816

Joined the Congregational church at Hudson, Ohio.

1821

June 21. Married Dianthe Lusk.

1825

Appointed postmaster at Randolph, Pennsylvania.

1832

August 10. His first wife died.

1833

July 11. Married Mary Anne Day.

1835

Returned to Ohio.

1837

Swore his family to active opposition to slavery.