Matilda Joslyn Gage

Born in Cicero, NY

Mar 24, 1826

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

Marries Henry H. Gage

Jan 31, 1845

Daughter Helen Leslie Gage is born

Nov 3, 1845

Son Thomas Clarkson Gage is born

Jul 18, 1848

Son Charles Henry Gage is born

Dec 7, 1849

Son Charles Henry Gage dies

Jan 8, 1850

Fugitive Slave Law passes

Sep 18, 1850

Signs petition

Oct 4, 1850

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

Apr 21, 1851

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

Sep 30, 1852

Gage family moves from the village of Manlius to Fayetteville.

Dec 30, 1854

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

Mar 27, 1861

Gives Flag Presentation Speech

Dec 31, 1862

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.