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| Trader, Scout and Interpreter |
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| Biography of biracial Indian and European trader, scout and interpreter Pierre Paquette. |
| Pioneer and Hoaxer |
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| Biography of Prairie du Chien pioneer and Wisconsin's "oldest man," Joseph Crelie. |
| Learn about the oldest cities and towns in Wisconsin which were established by 1836 and still exist today. |
| An Old Man's Tall Tale |
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| Wisconsin pioneer Joseph Crelie was said to be 139 years old when he was exhibited to spectators in 1864. But how old was he really? |
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