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1812-1949: Who is living at Macculloch Hall?

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Background Knowledge

Five generations of the Macculloch - Miller - Post family lived at Macculloch Hall. From 1810-1947, this family experienced and participated the events of American history. Learn more about the descendants who lived at Maculloch Hall and their accomplishments by exploring the timeline below.

1812 CE - 1815 CE
War of 1812

1810 CE

July 14, 1825 CE
Marquis de Lafayette Returns to Morristown, NJ
1829 CE
Morris Canal is First Used

1816 CE

April 12, 1861 CE - May 26, 1865 CE
American Civil War

1853 CE

April 21, 1898 CE - December 10, 1898 CE
Spanish American War

1888 CE

July 28, 1914 CE - November 11, 1918 CE
World War 1

1904 CE

June 14, 1919 CE
Women Gain the Right to Vote
1929 CE - 1939 CE
Great Depression
September 1, 1939 CE - September 2, 1945 CE
World War 2

1918 CE

1949 CE