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Born in London, England
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Decides to seek an opportunity in america after both parents die from the flu.
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Hired for first legitimate job as a reporter that travles around the country for big events.
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Marries Anne Thomas, who already is the mother of a 5 year old son. First family.
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Family takes him to Ford's theater for 40th birthday, Lincoln is shot, and he gives an account of John Wilkes Booth to his boss, who puts out the first description of John wilkes Booth.
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Goes through Ellis Island and becomes an American citizen.