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Georgia History Timeline / Chronology 1763;_Stamp_Act
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| January 3, 1763 |
Governor Wright, in a letter to the Earl of Egmont, lays out the reason for which he fired the Chief Justice of Georgia, William Grover. Among the reasons listed: absenteeism, opposing measures for the public good, discourage military discipline, refused to attend a trial; and insubordination.
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James Wright |
| February 10, 1763 |
Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War and reduces Georgia's western boundary from the Pacific Ocean to the Mississippi River
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| April 5, 1763 |
South Carolina governor Thomas Boone begins to grant Georgia land south of the Altamaha, mostly to speculators but some to wealthy friends.
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| April 7, 1763 |
Georgia Gazette begins publication |
| April 23, 1763 |
An article written by John Wilkes attacks the Earl of Bute (Prime Minister of England).
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John Wilkes
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| May 30, 1763 |
The Board of Trade, ruling English authority in the matter, instructs South Carolina governor Thomas Boone to cease granting Georgia land and withdrawing the land he had already granted
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| August 16, 1763 |
Thomas Boone received the communiqué from the Board of Trade
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| October 7, 1763 |
Following the French and Indian War, King George III declares the boundaries of Georgia and Florida (now in possession of England). This is different from the Proclaimation of 1763.
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| October 7, 1763 |
King George III issues the Proclamation of 1763
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| November 10, 1763 |
Creek Indians cede coastal land from the Altamaha to the St. Mary's to Georgia.
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Charlton County, Georgia |
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Creek Indians |
| November 16, 1763 |
John Wilkes is shot in the stomach during a duel.
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John Wilkes
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