William Henry Harrison has the distinction of not only being the
first U.S. President to die in office but also, at just 30 days,
he has the shortest term as President. We take a look at some of
the historic dates in the life of William Henry Harrison.
February 9, 1773 - William Henry Harrison was born in Virginia.
August 16, 1791 - Harrison officially enters the U.S. Army after
the death of his father. August 20, 1794 - Harrison took part in
the Battle of Fallen Timbers. He served as an aide to General
Wayne in the battle which was part of the Northwest Indian War.
August 3, 1795 - William Henry Harrison was one of the signers
of the Treaty of Greenville which officially ended the Northwest
Indian War. November 25, 1795 - William married Anna Symmes.
September 29, 1796 - Elizabeth, the first of William and Anna's
ten children, was born. She would be followed by John (October
28, 1798), Lucy (September 5, 1800), William (September 13,
1802), John (October 4, 1804), Benjamin (May 5, 1806), Mary
(January 22, 18