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The Georgia Society (formed in 1730) gets a charter from King George II. The charter granted territory and lant to the trustees. The charter also set up rules that the trustees should follow.
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James Oglethorpe and 114 colonists set sail to Georgia on the Frigate Ann. They were the first Europeans in Georgia. They set sail from Gravesend, England.
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42 Jewish settlers arrive in Savannah, Georgia. James Oglethrope welcomes in to the colony of Savannah. They must still follow the same rule as all other colonists.
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The Salzburgers arrive at Ebenezer. They are German Protestants that were exiled from Germany because of their religion.
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Oglethorpe and the Creek Indians of Georgia establish a treaty. The treaty stated of tfriendship and trade.
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James Oglethorpe goes to England to raise money for the colonies. He also wants 600 men for an attack from the Spanish that he thinks is coming.
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Britain declares war on Spain. It starts the Jenkins Ear war.
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The leader of the Yamacraw ,Tomachichi, dies. He is buried in Wright Square which is in downtown Savannah.
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Oglethorpe, Indians, Geogians and South Carolinians invade Florida. They capture Saint Augustine.
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The Bethesda Orphan House is started by George Whitefield. It burnsdown twice and is not rebuilt after the second fire.
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Spanish invade Georgia in the Battle of Bloody Marsh. They soon retreat back to Florida.
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Oglethorpe returns to England and becomes a member of Parliament.
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King George promotes James Oglethorpe to brigadier general.
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Oglethorpe loses his seat and is out of parliament after 32 years.
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Oglethorpe dies at 89
