Martin Van Buren

Ancestry

Jan 1, 1730

English, French, and Irish: Angelica Van Buren’s great-grandfather Matthew Singleton (1730-1787) was an immigrant from the Isle of Wight in England.

Mother

Jul 2, 1782

Martin Van Buren's mother Rebecca Travis Coles Singleton was was born on July 2, 1782. Rebecca Coles was related to many prominent political leaders.

Birthdate

Dec 5, 1782

Martin Van Buren was born on December 5, 1782.

Marrige

Mar 8, 1783

Martin Van Buren got married on March 8, 1783 to his cousin Hannah Hoes .

First Born

Nov 27, 1807

Martin Van Buren's first son, Abraham Van Burenon was born on November 27,1807 But passon March 15, 1873.

New York State Senator

Jan 1, 1813

Martin Van Buren became New York's States Senetor on January 1, 1813 but that ended in 1815.

Wife Death

Feb 5, 1819

On Febuary 5, 1819. Hannah hoes, Van Buren's Wife past away.

Albany Regency

Jan 12, 1820

Martin Van Buren lead a party machine known by his enimies as the "albany Regency."

United States Senator

Jan 3, 1821

Martin Van Buren became the United States Senato on January 3, 1821. but in 1829 that ened.

running-mate

Jan 15, 1832

Andrew Jackson selected Van Buren as his running mate for the 1832 election, which the president won quite handily.

8th President

Feb 1, 1837

On Febuary 1, 1837. Martain Van Buren became the 8th President of the United States.

lost Election

Jan 9, 1840

Martin Van Buren lost his 1840 election but didn't stop after he lost, he ran for different things.

Mean Name

Jan 20, 1840

When Martin Van Buren lost the 1840 election he got the name "Martin Van ruin." Everyone saw him as a weak candidate.

Independent Treasury Act

Jul 4, 1840

By signing the Independent Treasury Act, Van Buren "divorces" the federal Treasury Department from its relationship with all banks.

Death Date

Jul 4, 1862

Martin Van Buren Past away on July 4,1862 because of Bronchial asthma and heart faliure.