Modern Theory of Evolution By faith_monger Jan 1, 1735 New Naming System Jan 1, 1795 Concept of geologic time Jan 1, 1809 First Theory of Evolution Was Published Jan 1, 1831 A New World Jan 1, 1844 The First Essay of Evolution Jan 1, 1858 Competition for Evolution Jan 1, 1865 Heredity experimentation Jan 1, 1943 Genetic Material Verified