Timeline of Paul Laurence's life By cmcsseahorse Jun 27, 1876 Paul Laurence is born He was born to his loving parents, Matialda and Joshua Dunbar. Jan 1, 1879 First Electric powered station It opened in San Francisco. Jan 1, 1885 Paul's dad died and first skyscraper was biuld in Chacago He was 12. Jan 1, 1889 Jane Addams opens Hull house for poor Jan 1, 1892 Paul published his first poetry book at the age of 16 Jan 1, 1897 He traveled to London to reread his poems Jan 1, 1898 Hawaii annexed by U.S. and Spanish-American war ended Jan 1, 1899 Paul married Alice Ruth Jan 1, 1902 Paul got in divorce from Alice Feb 9, 1906 Paul died at the age of 33