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Birth

May 10, 1838

Full Life WikipediaJohn Wilkes Booth was born in Maryland.

Lifespan

Period: May 10, 1838 to Apr 21, 1865

John Wilkes Booth lived from 1838 to 1865

Became an Actor

Aug 14, 1855

John Wilkes Booth becam an actor over the summer of 1855.

Secret Meetings

Oct 15, 1864

John Wilkes Booth left for Montreal and met with Confederate Secret Service agents.

Changing Plans

Apr 12, 1865

John Wilkes Booth changed from wanting to kidnap Lincoln to assassintae him.

Assassin

Apr 15, 1865

History.comHe assassinated Abraham Lincoln in Ford's Theater

John Wilkes Booth escaped

Apr 15, 1865

John wilkes Booth escaped from authorities for 12 days after this date

Pitstop

Apr 15, 1865

John Wilkes Booth stopped at the Mudd's home which eventualy led to his capture

A reward

Apr 20, 1865

BrittanicaA reward was reported for John Wilkes Booth and his affiliates.

Death

Apr 26, 1865

John Wilkes Booth died from gunshot wouns while resisting arrest.

Rebels

Dec 2, 1869

Attended hanging or John Brown, a lead abolitionist.