Mark Twain By McKenzi Nickell 1835 Mark Twain was born 1846 His family had to move out of Boyhood becuase of poverty May 1, 1852 His first sketch was published Apr 9, 1859 Became a licensed pilot 1863 Used his pen name Mark Twain for the first time 1866 Gave his first lecture 1868 Started his first book 1888 Recieved a degree from Yale