Biography of Nathaniel Hawthorne By duke10 Jul 4, 1804 Nathaniel Hawthorne was born ("Nathaniel Hawthorne-Biography"). Aug 26, 1808 Father died ("Nathaniel Hawthorne-Biography"). Aug 26, 1821 Nathaniel enrolled into Bowdoin College ("Nathaniel Hawthorne-Biography"). Aug 26, 1825 He gradated from college ("Nathaniel Hawthorne-Biography"). Aug 26, 1828 His first novel was published (Fanshaw) ("Nathaniel Hawthorne-Biography"). Aug 27, 1837 Twice-Told Tales was published ("Nathaniel Hawthorne-Biography"). Aug 29, 1839 Takes Job at Boston Custom house ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Mar 29, 1841 Moves to Brook Farm ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Jul 9, 1842 Marriage to Sophia Peabody ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Mar 3, 1844 Daughter Una is born ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Jul 2, 1846 Son Julian is born("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). May 29, 1849 Loses Job( "Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Jul 31, 1849 Mom dies ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Feb 22, 1850 The Scarlet Letter is published ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Apr 29, 1851 Daughter Rose is born ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Aug 29, 1851 Seven Gables and a White Wale is published ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Aug 29, 1852 The Blithdale Romance is published ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Aug 29, 1853 US Consul position ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Aug 29, 1857 Quits US Consul ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Aug 29, 1859 Moves back to the US ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Aug 29, 1860 The Marble Faun is published ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Aug 29, 1863 Our Old home is published ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline"). Last Novel! May 19, 1864 Nathaniel Hawthorne Dies ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline").