Horace Mann By iamtoolegit May 4, 1796 Horace Mann was born Horace was born in Franklin, Massachusetts and was the 4th of 5 children. He worked long hard hours on his family's farm because they were very poor. Jan 28, 1810 Grew up working long hard hours on his farm because his family was very poor Jan 28, 1823 Went to Brown University and studied in law. Horace Jan 28, 1827 Served as a representative in the Massachusetts state legislature Jan 28, 1833 Served as Massachusetts state senator; signed into law the bill that created the first state board of education in the United States Jan 28, 1837 Horace became the first secertary of the State Board of Education in Massachusetts Jan 28, 1848 Horace was a politician and helped establish a state mental hospital . Oct 17, 1849 Horace Mann held a meeting in Philedalphia for teachers and people associated with the public school system Jan 28, 1853 Horace Mann served as president of Antioch College . Aug 2, 1859 The hard work of raising money for Antioch College weakened his health. Horace Mann died August 2, 1859.
