Andrew Jackson and Michigan By bretdun Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence signed Jul 10, 1778 France declares war against Britain and makes an alliance with the American revolutionary forces Jan 1, 1780 Andrew Jackson joins army at age 13 Sep 3, 1783 The Treaty of Paris is signed by the victorious United States Jan 1, 1787 Ordinance of 1787 which made the territory of the Great Lakes a part of the Northwest Territory Jan 1, 1791 Andrew Jackson marries Rachel Donelson Jackson who was a widow with 11 children Jan 1, 1792 The first election is held in Michigan Jan 1, 1796 Member of U.S. House of Representatives Feb 18, 1797 Becomes United States Senator, Jan 1, 1798 Justice on Tennessee Supreme Court Jan 1, 1805 The Michigan Territory is created Jan 1, 1812 Andrew Jaxkson fought in the War of 1812 Jan 1, 1813 Farmers began settling in Michigan Jan 1, 1819 The Treaty of Saginaw Jan 1, 1821 Governor of the Florida Territory Jan 1, 1829 Andrew Jackson became the 7th President of America Dec 10, 1832 Jackson issues the Nullification Proclamation Jan 1, 1835 The Toledo War begins. Jan 1, 1835 President Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act Jan 26, 1837 Michigan admitted to the Union
