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Historical Essay

Vieau, Jacques (1757-1852)

Fur Trader
Biography of pioneer fur trader Jacques Vieau.
Historical Essay

Lawe, John (1780-1846)

Fur Trader
Biography of John Lawe, a fur trader for Astor's American Fur Company in Green Bay.
Historical Essay

Langlade, Charles Michel 1729-1801

Soldier, Fur Trader and "Father of Wisconsin"
Brief biography of soldier, fur trader and the "Father of Wisconsin," Charles Michel Langlade.
Historical Essay

Porlier, Jacques 1765-1839

Fur Trader and Chief Justice
Biography of fur trader and chief justice of the Brown County Court Jacques Porlier.
Historical Essay

Reaume, Charles 1752-1821

Judge
Brief biography of legendary judge Charles Reaume.
Historical Essay

Williams, Eleazer 1788-1858

Canadian Clergyman, Missionary and Con Artist
Biography of Eleazer Williams, a Canadian clergyman and missionary who claimed to be the French Lost Dauphin.

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