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Matilda Joslyn Gage

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  • Born in Cicero, NY

    Born in Cicero, NY, to Hezekiah and Helen Leslie Joslyn

  • Marries Henry H. Gage

  • Daughter Helen Leslie Gage is born

  • Son Thomas Clarkson Gage is born

  • Son Charles Henry Gage is born

  • Son Charles Henry Gage dies

  • Fugitive Slave Law passes

  • Signs petition

    Signs petitionstating that she will face a 6-month prison term and a $2,000 fine rather than obey the Fugitive Slave Law

  • Daughter Julia Louise Gage is born

  • Gives first public address at the third national women%u2019s rights convention in Syracuse

  • Gage family moves from the village of Manlius to Fayetteville.

    Gage family moves from the village of Manlius to Fayetteville. Their house at 210 East Genesee Street is said to be the first in Onondaga County with a modern bathtub and bay window.

  • Daughter Maud Gage is born

  • Gives Flag Presentation Speech

    Gives Flag Presentation Speech to 122nd regiment as they go off to the Civil War. Opposing President Lincoln, who says the war is being fought to preserve the union, Gage tells soldiers they are fighting for an end to slavery and freedom for all citizens.