Mark Twain

Birth

Nov 30, 1835

Samuel Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri.

Dads death

Mar 24, 1847

Samuel's father dies, forcing the family into financial hardship.

Samuel gets a job as a printer

Apr 30, 1851

At the age of 15 Samuel leaves school for a job bieng a printer in Hannibal.

River Pilot Apprenticeship

Apr 30, 1857

Samuel begins a successful two-year apprenticeship to become a licensed river pilo

Death of brother

May 30, 1858

Samuel's youngest brother dies tragically in an explosion at the age of 20.

Licensed Pilot

Apr 9, 1859

Samuel gets his pilot license.

Mark Twain was created

Mar 14, 1863

Samuel created his pen name, Mark Twain

Twain in california

Mar 30, 1864

Twain visits northern California, he eventually settles in San Fransisco.

Olivia Langdon

Dec 31, 1867

Twain is introduced to Olivia Langdon, the sister of friend. He later marries her.

Twains first book

Apr 30, 1869

Twain publishes his first book, The Innocent Abroud, it becomes a best seller.

Twain marries

Apr 30, 1870

Twain Marries Olivia Langdon.

Clara Clemens Born

Apr 30, 1874

Twains duaghter Clara is born. Clara was the only child to outlive Twain.

Adventures Of Tom Sawyer

Mar 6, 1876

Mark Twain writes his first novel about his childhood, in Hannibal, and his secret admirer Becky Thatcher.

Jean Clemens

Apr 30, 1880

Livy clemens gives birth the the couples fourth child, Jean.

Adventures of Huckleberry FInn

Dec 1, 1885

Mark Twain writes his most famous book.

Susy Clemens

Apr 30, 1896

Twain 24 year old Daughter Susy dies of meningitis.

Jean Clemens Dies.

Apr 30, 1909

Twains youngest daughter Jean dies.

Death

Apr 21, 1910

Twain dIed in Redding, conectict