Georgia History Timeline / Chronology 1815
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| January 8, 1815 |
Andrew Jackson accepts the British surrender at New Orleans. (War of 1812) |
| January 10, 1815 |
British troops land on Cumberland Island, off the coast of Georgia. |
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Camden County, Georgia |
| January 13, 1815 |
600 British troops attacked Point Peter, overwhelming its 130 soldiers. The British seized St. Marys, looted jewelry and fine China from its residents, and burned the fort. |
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Camden County, Georgia |
| January 13, 1815 |
John McPherson Berrien, Robert Walker, Young Gresham and Stephen W. Harris rule a law passed by the general assembly was illegal. The assembly reprimands them for over-stepping their authority. |
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John MacPherson Berrien (John Berrien) |
| January 15, 1815 |
Captain Massias informs General John Floyd that the British have captured "Point Petre" and St. Marys (Camden County, War of 1812)
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Camden County, Georgia |
| September 7, 1815 |
Howell Cobb born, Jefferson, Georgia
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Howell Cobb |
| November 1, 1815 |
Crawford Long born, Danielsville (Madison County), Georgia
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Madison County, Georgia |
| November 15, 1815 |
Former governor Stephen Heard dies, Elbert County, Georgia
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Elbert County, Georgia |
| December 19, 1815 |
Representatives of the Cherokee Nation arrange a meeting with the President of the United States
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