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Historical Essay

Nicolet, Jean 1598-1642

French Explorer
Biography of French explorer Jean Nicolet, believed to be the first European to see Wisconsin.
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.
Historical Essay

Street, Joseph Montfort 1780-1840

Indian Agent
Biography of Indian agent Joseph Montfort Street.
Historical Essay

Red Bird, Ho-Chunk chief, 1788-1828

Death of the Chief
Discover the history of Ho-Chunk chief Red Bird from 1788-1828.
Historical Essay

Baird, Elizabeth, 1810-1890, and Baird, Henry, 1800-1875

Influential Early Wisconsin Settlers
Historical Essay

Ho-poe-kaw (Glory of the Morning)

Last Known Female Ho-Chunk Chief
Read an account of the success and legacy of the last known Ho-Chunk female chief and her children.

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