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Historical Essay

Catlin, John, 1803-1874

Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin.
Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin.
Historical Essay

Brunson, Alfred (1793-1882)

Wisconsin's first Methodist Missionary
Biography of Methodist clergyman, lawyer, politician and author Alfred Brunson
Historical Essay

Mazzuchelli, Samuel Charles (1806-1864)

Catholic Priest, Missionary, Architect and Scientist
Biography of Catholic priest, missionary, architect and science teacher Samuel C. Mazzuchelli.
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Catlin, George (1796-1872)

Artist and Author
Biography of author and artist George Catlin, who painted Indians.
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Cadle, Richard Fish (1796-1857)

Missionary and Clergyman
Biography of Richard Fish Cadle, Episcopal clergyman and missionary who established many Wisconsin parishes.
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Myrick, Nathan 1822-1903

Pioneer Settler and Indian Trader
Biography of pioneer settle and Indian trader Nathan Myrick, who had a sawmill on the Black River and sold firewood and lumber to Mississippi steamers.
Historical Essay

Martin, Morgan Lewis 1805-1887

Lawyer, Judge, Politician and Land Speculator
Biography of lawyer, judge, politician and land speculator Morgan Lewis Martin.
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Dousman, Hercules Louis (1800-1868)

Land Speculator and Businessman
Biography of fur trader, lumberman, land speculator and businessman Hercules Louis Dousman.
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Lockwood, James Henry 1793-1857

Fur Trader, Merchant, Judge and Territorial Legislator
Biography of fur trader, merchant, judge and territorial legislator James Henry Lockwood.
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Brisbois, Michael 1760-1837

Fur Trader and Settler
Biography of French-Canadian fur trader Michel Brisbois, who founded the first permanent white settlement in Prairie du Chien.
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Battle of Prairie du Chien, 1814

Brief sumamtion of the Battle of Prairie du Chien.
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Fox Wars, 1712-1730

Brief rundown of the events surrounding the series of confrontations between the Meskwaki (Fox) Indians and French, largely fought between 1712 and 1730.
Historical Essay

Davis, Jefferson (in Wisconsin)

Confederacy President's Experience in Wisconsin
Discover the history of Confederacy president Jefferson Davis in Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Lumbering in Wisconsin

Brief history of lumbering in Wisconsin.
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Notable Fires in Wisconsin

See a list and brief description of significant fires in Wisconsin history.
Historical Essay

Czechs in Wisconsin

Brief history of Czechs in Wisconsin.
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Winnebago War (1827)

Brief description of the Winnebago War.
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Crelie, Joseph 1773-1866

Pioneer and Hoaxer
Biography of Prairie du Chien pioneer and Wisconsin's "oldest man," Joseph Crelie.
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American Revolution in Wisconsin, 1776-1783

Brief history of The American Revolution (in Wisconsin).
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Wisconsin (oldest cities and towns)

Learn about the oldest cities and towns in Wisconsin which were established by 1836 and still exist today.

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