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May 9. John Brown was born at Torrington, Connecticut.

His family removed to Ohio.

Joined the Congregational church at Hudson, Ohio.

June 21. Married Dianthe Lusk.

Appointed postmaster at Randolph, Pennsylvania.

August 10. His first wife died.

July 11. Married Mary Anne Day.

Returned to Ohio.

Swore his family to active opposition to slavery.