34 moments

1. Birth in Fairfield

   1829-10-05 · Fairfield, Vermont, United States

   Arthur was born in Fairfield, Vermont. Settlement-level coordinate.

2. Family settlement in Schenectady

   1844-01-01 · Schenectady, New York, United States

   Arthur was living with his family when it made its final settlement in Schenectady. The source describes the Arthur family’s settlement; coordinate represents Schenectady.

3. Enrollment at Union College

   1845-01-01 · Union College, Schenectady, New York, United States

   Arthur began his college education at Union College in Schenectady.

4. Teaching in Schaghticoke

   1848-01-01 · Schaghticoke, New York, United States

   After graduating from Union College, Arthur returned to Schaghticoke as a full-time teacher while pursuing law. Settlement-level coordinate.

5. School principal in Cohoes

   1852-01-01 · Cohoes, New York, United States

   Arthur moved to Cohoes to become principal of a school where his sister Malvina taught. Exact school site is not specified.

6. Legal study at Ballston Spa

   1853-01-01 · Ballston Spa, New York, United States

   Arthur studied at the State and National Law School before relocating to New York City. The source supports the year but not a more precise date.

7. Move to New York City for legal training

   1853-01-01 · New York City, New York, United States

   

   Arthur relocated to New York City to read law in Erastus D. Culver’s office. City-level coordinate; the law-office address is not specified.

8. Kansas land-and-law venture

   1856-01-01 · Kansas, United States

   

   Arthur and Henry D. Gardiner traveled to Kansas to consider buying land and establishing a law practice. The source identifies Kansas but no specific settlement; coordinate is a representative statewide point.

9. Marriage at Calvary Episcopal Church

   1859-01-01 · Calvary Episcopal Church, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

   

   Arthur married Ellen Herndon at Calvary Episcopal Church in Manhattan. Coordinate represents the historic Calvary Church site on Park Avenue.

10. Militia post in New York City

    1861-01-01 · New York City, New York, United States

    During the Civil War mobilization, Arthur remained at his New York post while serving in the state militia’s quartermaster department. City-level coordinate; the particular militia office is not specified.

11. Troop-raising meeting with Seward

    1862-01-01 · New York City, New York, United States

    Arthur joined representatives of northern governors in a New York meeting with Secretary of State William H. Seward concerning additional troops. The source specifies summer 1862 but no exact date or meeting venue.

12. Inspection near Fredericksburg

    1862-05-01 · Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States

    As a New York militia officer, Arthur traveled south to inspect New York troops near Fredericksburg during the Peninsula campaign. Coordinate represents Fredericksburg; the troop position was described only as near the town.

13. Second inauguration of Abraham Lincoln

    1865-03-04 · United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., United States

    Arthur and Thomas Murphy attended Abraham Lincoln’s second inauguration in Washington. The second inauguration occurred on March 4, 1865; coordinate is the Capitol inauguration site.

14. New York City Republican executive chairman

    1868-01-01 · New York City, New York, United States

    Arthur became chairman of the New York City Republican executive committee, consolidating his political role in the city. City-level coordinate; the committee’s meeting office is not specified.

15. Collector’s office at the New York Custom House

    1871-12-01 · New York Custom House, 55 Wall Street, New York City, New York, United States

    Arthur began his tenure as Collector of the Port of New York; the Custom House at 55 Wall Street was his office for seven years. The office term began December 1, 1871; quote establishes the documented workplace, while the source infobox supplies the term date.

16. First presidential oath at Lexington Avenue home

    1881-09-20 · 123 Lexington Avenue, New York City, New York, United States

    

    Following Garfield’s death, Arthur took the presidential oath at his private residence in New York City. The inauguration article identifies the residence as 123 Lexington Avenue.

17. Visit to Long Branch after Garfield’s death

    1881-09-20 · Long Branch, New Jersey, United States

    

    After taking the oath, Arthur traveled by train to Long Branch to pay respects to Garfield and leave sympathy for Lucretia Garfield. Settlement-level coordinate.

18. Garfield funeral and second oath

    1881-09-21 · Washington, D.C., United States

    

    Arthur returned to Long Branch for Garfield’s funeral, joined the funeral train, and arrived in Washington. Coordinate represents Washington; Arthur re-took the oath at the Capitol on September 22.

19. Yorktown Centennial address

    1881-10-19 · Yorktown Battlefield, Yorktown, Virginia, United States

    

    Arthur delivered an early public presidential address at the Yorktown Centennial Celebration. The address is dated October 19, 1881, and its wording directly locates the speaker at Yorktown.

20. Move into the White House

    1881-12-08 · White House, Washington, D.C., United States

    

    After temporary residence at Senator John P. Jones’s home during renovations, Arthur moved into the White House.

21. Visit to Julia Sand

    1882-08-20 · 74th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

    

    Arthur made a surprise visit to correspondent Julia I. Sand at her family home on 74th Street. The source names 74th Street but does not give a street number; coordinate is a representative point on East 74th Street.

22. Fishing at Lake Tohopekaliga

    1883-04-01 · Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida, United States

    

    Arthur fished in central Florida waters, including Lake Tohopekaliga, during a nine-day period on the trip. The activity occurred during April 1883; the source does not assign an exact fishing date to Lake Tohopekaliga.

23. Steamer journey to Sanford

    1883-04-01 · Sanford, Florida, United States

    

    Arthur traveled by steamer up the St. Johns River to Sanford during his Florida vacation. The source supports April 1883 but not the precise day of arrival at Sanford.

24. Arrival in Jacksonville during Florida journey

    1883-04-06 · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

    

    Arthur’s health trip reached Jacksonville after the party departed Washington by train. Settlement-level coordinate.

25. Travel to Kissimmee City

    1883-04-09 · Kissimmee, Florida, United States

    

    Arthur traveled from Sanford to Kissimmee City during the Florida trip despite worsening health. Kissimmee City is now Kissimmee.

26. Departure for Savannah aboard Tallapoosa

    1883-04-18 · Savannah, Georgia, United States

    

    Arthur departed Florida for Savannah on the steamer Tallapoosa. Coordinate represents Savannah’s historic riverfront; the source does not identify a berth or landing.

27. Return to Washington from Florida

    1883-04-22 · Washington, D.C., United States

    

    Arthur returned to Washington at the end of his Florida health journey. City-level coordinate.

28. Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge

    1883-05-24 · Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, United States

    

    Arthur attended the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge soon after returning from Florida.

29. Yellowstone expedition

    1883-07-01 · Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming and Montana, United States

    

    Arthur undertook a western trip with Philip H. Sheridan that included a visit to Yellowstone National Park, becoming the first sitting U.S. president known to visit the park. Coordinate is a representative central point in Yellowstone; the source supports July but not a precise park-entry date.

30. Reception of Korean ambassadors

    1883-09-18 · New York City, New York, United States

    Arthur received ambassadors from Korea in New York. City-level coordinate; the reception venue is not specified.

31. Return to New York City after presidency

    1885-01-01 · New York City, New York, United States

    

    After leaving office, Arthur returned to his New York City home and resumed limited legal work. The source supports the year but not a more exact return date.

32. Washington Monument dedication

    1885-02-21 · Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., United States

    

    Arthur attended the dedication ceremony for the Washington Monument near the close of his presidency.

33. Summer in New London

    1886-01-01 · New London, Connecticut, United States

    

    Arthur spent the summer of 1886 in New London before returning to his New York home in grave illness. The source gives only the summer season, so the date is recorded at year precision.

34. Death at Lexington Avenue home

    1886-11-18 · 123 Lexington Avenue, New York City, New York, United States

    

    Arthur died of kidney disease at his home on Lexington Avenue in New York City. Coordinate represents Arthur’s documented Lexington Avenue residence.