J.M. Barrie's Career By vivnargi May 9, 1860 Born in Scottland, Barrie was the ninth of ten children. Mar 18, 1867 Barrie forms an obsessive relationship with his mother May 9, 1867 Barrie's brother, David, dies. David was the mother's favorite child. May 9, 1873 Barrie leaves home to study at the Dumfries Academy Jun 18, 1882 Graduates from The University of Edinburgh with his M.A. May 9, 1885 Moves to London to pursue a career as a freelance journalist Mar 18, 1888 Between 1888 and 1896, Barrie publishes 6 novels Mar 18, 1894 Marries actress, Mary Ansell Mar 18, 1896 Barrie's mother dies; he publishes her biography. Mar 18, 1897 Meets Davies family (5 sons) Mar 18, 1902 Peter Pan appears in The Little White Bird, an adult novel. Mar 18, 1904 Peter Pan is written and produced for the stage. Mar 18, 1907 Arthur Davies dies; Barrie financially supports his family Mar 18, 1909 Marriage to Ansell ends scandalously Mar 18, 1910 Sylvia Davies dies. Barrie becomes guardian of the boys. Mar 18, 1911 Peter Pan published as a narrative story. Mar 18, 1912 Statue of Peter Pan erected in Keningston Gardens Apr 18, 1929 Barrie donates copyright of Peter Pan to Great Ormond St. Hospital Mar 18, 1930 Barrie is elected chancellor of Edinburgh Jun 3, 1937 Barrie dies