Colonel Sanders

At the age of 10

Oct 10, 1865

When he was 10, Sanders began to work as a farmhand for local farmers Charlie Norris and Henry Monk.

Birth-Death

Period: Sep 9, 1890 to Dec 16, 1980

Death of father

May 7, 1895

After his father died when he was 6 years old, Sanders became responsible for feeding and taking care of his younger brother and sister.

When he turned 12

Jul 12, 1902

In 1902, Sanders' mother remarried to William Broaddus

When he turned 12

Jul 12, 1902

In 1902, Sanders' mother remarried to William Broaddus

Dropped out school and left his house

Apr 14, 1903

In 1903, he dropped out of seventh grade..At age 13, he left home by himself. He took a job as a painter for horse carriages in the nearby town.

Change of job

Jul 11, 1904

When he was 14, he moved to southern Indiana to work as a farmhand for Sam Wilson for two years.