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Historical Essay

Black Hawk (1767-1838)

Leader and warrior of the Sauk Indians
Biography of Black Hawk
Historical Essay

Vieau, Jacques (1757-1852)

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

Carver, Jonathan (1710-1780)

Explorer and Author
Biography of explorer and author Jonathan Carver
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

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.
Historical Essay

Reaume, Charles 1752-1821

Judge
Brief biography of legendary judge Charles Reaume.
Historical Essay

Crelie, Joseph 1773-1866

Pioneer and Hoaxer
Biography of Prairie du Chien pioneer and Wisconsin's "oldest man," Joseph Crelie.
Historical Essay

Tomah, Menominee leader, ca. 1752 - 1818

Menominee war chief
Read a brief account of the Menominee leader, Tomah. This article includes several links to primary sources and pictures.

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