William Sommerton, b: 1768

^{1869 Transcontinental Railroad complete}
^{1879 Edison invents phono/light bulb}
^{1898 Spanish-American War}
^{1903 Wright brothers 1st plane flight}
^{1908 Ford produces Model T}

^{1805 Lewis and Clark reach Pacific}
^{1812 - 1814 War of 1812 with Britain}
^{1846 War w/Mexico,Calif & NM acquired}
^{1861 - 1865 Civil War, North vs. South}
^{1867 Alaska Territory purchased}

^{1773 Boston Tea Party tax rebellion}
^{1775 - 1783 Revolutionary War}
^{1776 Declaration of Independence}
^{1789 George Washington first president}
^{1803 Louisiana Territory Purchased}


		^{William Sommerton}^{b.1768 England, United Kingdom d.1840 England, United Kingdom}

	^{Sophia Somerton}^{b.1789 , United Kingdom d.1863 , United Kingdom}

		^{Sarah Turner}^{b.1770 England, United Kingdom d.1839 England, United Kingdom}