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Bebb was born in Butler County, Ohio to Welsh immigrants. After finishing, he taught school while studying for the bar. He began practicing law in 1831. A devoted campaigner for William Henry Harrison in 1840 and for Henry Clay four years later, Bebb was nominated by the Whigs in 1846 for the governorship. Bebb served a single term beginning in December 1846. His term technically expired in December 18481848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). Events Sri Lanka The Revolution of 1848 (qv. a series of widespread but failed struggles for more liberal governments, from Brazil to Hungary. January 24 California gold rush: Jame, but was extended into JanuaryJanuary is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, and has 31 days. It is named for Janus, the Roman god of doors and gateways. The original Roman calendar consisted of 10 months (304 days). The Romans originally considered winter a monthle 1849Events January 23 Elizabeth Blackwell is awarded her MD by the Medical Institute of Geneva, New York, thus becoming the United States' first woman doctor January 31 Corn Laws abolished in the United Kingdom February 14 In New York City, James Knox Polk be due to a number of close statewide elections which necessitated delaying the inauguration of a successor. Bebb later moved to Rockford, IllinoisRockford is a city located in Winnebago County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 150,115. It is the county seat of Winnebago County 6. Geography Rockford is located at 42°16'11" North, 89°4'11" West (42. 269770, -89..