| January 13, 1733 |
The Ann arrives in Charleston with James Oglethorpe, a doctor, a pastor and 114 colonists
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James Oglethorpe |
| January 14, 1733 |
The Ann sets sail for Port Royal with Oglethorpe and the colonists
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James Oglethorpe |
| January 19, 1733 |
Oglethorpe, along with the settlers, set sail for Beaufort, South Carolina
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James Oglethorpe |
| January 20, 1733 |
The Ann arrives in Beaufort, South Carolina
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James Oglethorpe |
| January 21, 1733 |
Oglethorpe, Peter Gordon, Colonel William Bull, Jonathan Bryan and others set sail to find a site to settle south of the Savannah River.
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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James Oglethorpe |
| January 24, 1733 |
Benjamin Lincoln born, Hingham, Massachusetts
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Benjamin Lincoln
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| January 29, 1733 |
Sailing from Beaufort on six smaller boats, the settlers head for the site on the Savannah River selected by Oglethorpe
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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James Oglethorpe |
| January 30, 1733 |
After a storm forces them to land in South Carolina, colonists once again set sail for Oglethorpe's site.
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James Oglethorpe |
| January 31, 1733 |
The Trustees demand the resignation of three trustees, who had used funds they raised for chartering a vessel and allowing Jewish colonists to go to Georgia
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| February 1, 1733 |
Oglethorpe and the settlers land on the site of present-day Savannah. They meet John and Mary Musgrove, who trade with nearby Indians
Georgia celebrates February 12 as her founding because of the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar in 1752. |
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James Oglethorpe |
| February 9, 1733 |
Colonists complete the first structure in the city of Savannah, Georgia
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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Savannah's first building |
| March 17, 1733 |
Henry and Hannah Close have a baby daughter whom they name Georgia. It is the first recorded birth in the colony of Georgia |
| April 6, 1733 |
Ironically, Dr. Cox becomes the first colonist to die in Georgia. |
| May 2, 1733 |
Second group of Georgia colonists arrive in America
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The James docks at Port Royal |
| May 10, 1733 |
Sir Joseph Jekyll appeals to the House of Commons for 10,000 pounds to support the colony of Georgia. He receives the amount requested. |
| May 14, 1733 |
The James arrives in Savannah with supplies, store and people for the colony
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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James Oglethorpe |
| May 21, 1733 |
First treaty with the Creek Indians. When Oglethorpe landed, Tomochichi had granted Oglethorpe the right to use the land on the Savannah River, but explained that chiefs of the Creek Nation needed to also approve the transfer of land. |
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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Creek Indians |
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Oglethorpe signs treaty with Creek |
| June 9, 1733 |
Oglethorpe returns to Charleston to thank the colony for its kindness
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James Oglethorpe |
| June 15, 1733 |
After a long sickness Dr. Herbert, the colony's minister, dies at sea while returning to England. |
| July 4, 1733 |
Trustees grant additional land in Thunderbolt. |
| July 7, 1733 |
Oglethorpe organizes the administration of Georgia
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James Oglethorpe |
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Oglethorpe organizes an administration in the state of Georgia |
| July 11, 1733 |
Aboard a ship of Jews who arrive in Georgia without the knowledge of the Trustees is Dr. Samuel Nunis. The medical doctor is frequently credited with saving the colony of Georgia by sucessfully treating widespread sickness. |
| August 1, 1733 |
Under the comand of Captain James MacPherson (South Carolina Rangers), a group of men begin construction on Fort Argyle, the first fort to protect the new colony. |
| October 18, 1733 |
Treaty between the Creek and Oglethorpe ratified by the Trustees
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Creek Indians |
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James Oglethorpe |
| November 27, 1733 |
Salzburgers arrive in Rotterdam |
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Salzburgers in Georgia |
| December 15, 1733 |
Trustees approve assisting the Salzburgers move to the colony of Georgia |
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Salzburgers in Georgia |
| December 21, 1733 |
Salzburgers arrive in Dover and find the Trustees willing to help with the expense of sailing to Georgia |
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Salzburgers in Georgia |
| December 21, 1733 |
First land allotment takes effect. Although the land had been designated in July, the deeds were not executed until this date. Included in the designation are recently arrived Jewish Colonists.
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