William Penn

William Penn is born

Oct 14, 1644

William Penn was born October 14, 1644 in New York City. His parents were William Penn and Margret jasper.

William Penn becomes a Quaker

Oct 1, 1660

William Penn goes to his 1st mass at a quaker church and adapts to the lifestyle of their religion.

William Penn goes to school

Feb 1, 1665

William Penn goes to school to study for a career in law.

William Penn is honored with a painting

Apr 1, 1667

William Penn is painted for his calmness in battle.

William Penn is arested

Aug 14, 1670

William Penn is arested for protesting Quakerism.

His father dies

Sep 16, 1670

William Penns father William Penn dies.

William Penn gets Pennsylvania

Mar 4, 1681

The king signs over Pennsylvania to William Penn.

William Penn renews the charter

Apr 1, 1683

William Penn renews the charter and creates new ground rules for Pennsylvania goverment.

William Penn charged with treason

Jan 13, 1691

William Penn goes into hiding and is later charged with treason.

William Penn gets married

Mar 5, 1696

William Penn maries Hannah Callowhill.

William Penn is arrested

Jan 1, 1708

William Penn is arested again this time for not paying his debt.

William Penn dies

Jul 30, 1718

William Penn dies on July 30, 1718.