Events of the 19th Century

 

Tyler was vice president in 1840 (He became president in 1841 when Harrison died.)

 

The next president was Polk. polkjamesknoxbio
The Great Natchez Tornado May 7, 1840 hit Natchez, Mississippi, 317 killed  
The Battle of Plum Creek August 12, 1840 An Indian invasion in Texas  
Texan Santa Fe Expedition set out for New Mexico June 1841  

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