30 moments

1. Birth at Moravia farm

   1800-01-07 · Moravia, New York, United States

   

   Fillmore was born in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Coordinates represent Moravia; the exact site of the birth farm is not supplied in the source.

2. Clothmaker apprenticeship

   1814-01-01 · Sparta, Livingston County, New York, United States

   At age fourteen, Fillmore was apprenticed to clothmaker Benjamin Hungerford in Sparta. The year is calculated from Fillmore's January 7, 1800 birth date and his stated age of fourteen; the source does not give a more precise apprenticeship date.

3. Academy studies at New Hope

   1819-01-01 · New Hope, Niles, New York, United States

   While employed at a mill, Fillmore used idle time to enroll at a new academy and met Abigail Powers. New Hope was in the area now represented by the Town of Niles; coordinates are a representative point for Niles.

4. Family move to Montville

   1819-01-01 · Montville, Moravia, New York, United States

   

   Later in 1819, Fillmore moved with his family to the Montville hamlet of Moravia and began reading law under Judge Walter Wood. Coordinates represent Moravia because the source does not provide an exact coordinate for the historic Montville hamlet.

5. Schoolteacher and aspiring lawyer

   1821-01-01 · East Aurora, New York, United States

   After reaching adulthood, Fillmore taught school and handled minor cases in East Aurora.

6. Legal study in Buffalo

   1822-01-01 · Buffalo, New York, United States

   Fillmore moved to Buffalo, where he continued reading law while teaching and working in Asa Rice and Joseph Clary's office.

7. East Aurora law practice

   1823-01-01 · East Aurora, New York, United States

   After admission to the bar, Fillmore returned to East Aurora and opened a legal practice.

8. Residence at the Millard Fillmore House

   1826-01-01 · Millard Fillmore House, East Aurora, New York, United States

   

   Fillmore lived in the East Aurora house he helped build during the years in which he established his family and legal career. Coordinates identify the historic Millard Fillmore House.

9. New York Assembly service

   1829-01-01 · New York State Capitol, Albany, New York, United States

   Fillmore began three consecutive one-year terms in the New York State Assembly at Albany. Coordinates represent the New York State Capitol area in Albany.

10. Relocation to Buffalo

    1830-01-01 · Buffalo, New York, United States

    Fillmore moved his family to Buffalo as his legal career expanded there.

11. First congressional service

    1833-01-01 · United States Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    As a newly sworn-in representative, Fillmore worked in Washington on federal issues including Buffalo harbor improvements. The source establishes presence in Washington during his first congressional term but does not give a more precise date or site.

12. Return to Congress

    1837-01-01 · United States Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Western New York voters returned Fillmore to Congress amid the Panic of 1837 era. Coordinates represent the Capitol, the principal site of his congressional service.

13. Move to Albany as comptroller

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

    

    Fillmore relocated to Albany to assume office as New York's elected comptroller. Coordinates represent central Albany.

14. Vice-presidential oath

    1849-03-05 · Senate Chamber, United States Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    

    Fillmore took the oath as vice president in the Senate Chamber and then swore in newly seated senators. Coordinates represent the U.S. Capitol; the historic Senate Chamber is within the building.

15. Meeting with Thurlow Weed

    1849-11-01 · New York City, New York, United States

    Fillmore and his former ally Thurlow Weed met in New York City and openly exchanged accusations amid their political rupture. The source specifies month but not a venue within New York City.

16. Presiding over Compromise debates

    1850-04-17 · Old Senate Chamber, United States Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    

    As vice president, Fillmore was presiding in the Senate during the Compromise debates when a confrontation erupted between Henry S. Foote and Thomas Hart Benton. Coordinates represent the Capitol; the historic Old Senate Chamber is within it.

17. Notification of Taylor's death

    1850-07-09 · Willard Hotel, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    

    Fillmore received formal notice of President Zachary Taylor's death while residing at the Willard Hotel.

18. Presidential oath in House chamber

    1850-07-10 · House Chamber, United States Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    The morning after Taylor's death, Fillmore went to the House of Representatives and took the presidential oath at a joint session of Congress. The date follows the source's account that he received notice on the evening of July 9 and spent a sleepless night before going to the House.

19. Erie Railroad inaugural journey

    1851-01-01 · Erie Railroad route, New York, United States

    Fillmore and his cabinet traveled on the first Erie Railroad train from New York City to Lake Erie and he spoke from its rear platform en route. Coordinates are a representative point on the documented New York City-to-Lake Erie rail route, not a specific stop.

20. Meeting with Lajos Kossuth

    1851-01-01 · White House, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Fillmore received Hungarian revolutionary exile Lajos Kossuth at the White House during Kossuth's U.S. visit. The source dates Kossuth's arrival to late 1851 but does not give the meeting's exact day.

21. Return to Buffalo after Abigail Fillmore's death

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

    Following the death of his wife Abigail in Washington, Fillmore returned to Buffalo for her burial. The return followed Abigail Fillmore's March 30, 1853 death; the source does not provide a precise return date.

22. International Exposition visit

    1855-01-01 · Paris, France

    During his extended overseas tour, Fillmore attended the International Exposition in Paris. The Library of Congress timeline dates the European tour to 1855-1856; the Paris Exposition was held in 1855.

23. Winter stay in Rome

    1856-01-01 · Rome, Papal States (present-day Italy)

    During the European tour, Fillmore was in Rome in the winter before returning to the United States for the 1856 campaign. A March 1856 archival calendar entry reports that Fillmore had been in Rome during the preceding winter; it does not specify exact arrival or departure dates.

24. Return home to Buffalo

    1856-06-01 · Buffalo, New York, United States

    

    After the New York City reception, Fillmore continued across the state to Buffalo, where his presidential campaign then remained centered. The source specifies June but not the day of his Buffalo arrival.

25. Return reception in New York City

    1856-06-01 · New York City, New York, United States

    

    Fillmore returned from abroad to a major reception in New York City and began a sequence of public welcome addresses. The source specifies June but not the day of arrival.

26. Niagara Square residence

    1858-01-01 · Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York, United States

    

    Following his remarriage, Fillmore and Caroline purchased a large Buffalo house on Niagara Square and lived there for the rest of his life. Coordinates represent Niagara Square; the historic Fillmore residence no longer survives.

27. Marriage to Caroline McIntosh

    1858-02-10 · Albany, New York, United States

    

    Fillmore married Caroline Carmichael McIntosh, a wealthy widow, in Albany. The Library of Congress timeline gives the marriage date as February 10, 1858 and identifies Albany, New York.

28. Reception of President-elect Lincoln

    1861-02-16 · Exchange Street Depot, Buffalo, New York, United States

    Fillmore headed the Buffalo citizens' deputation that met Abraham Lincoln when Lincoln arrived on his inaugural journey. Coordinates represent the historic Exchange Street station area.

29. Church visit and dinner with Lincoln

    1861-02-17 · Buffalo, New York, United States

    Fillmore collected President-elect Lincoln by carriage, attended Unitarian services with him, and hosted the Lincolns at his residence. The cited chronology identifies this entry as Sunday, February 17, 1861, in Buffalo; city coordinates are used because the source does not precisely geocode the church and residence.

30. Death in Buffalo

    1874-03-08 · Buffalo, New York, United States

    

    Fillmore died in Buffalo after a second stroke, ending a long post-presidential civic career centered in the city. The article's infobox identifies Buffalo, New York, as the place of death; coordinates represent central Buffalo.