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Historical Essay

Wisconsin (oldest cities and towns)

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

Joseph Crelie, the Oldest Pioneer in Wisconsin

An Old Man's Tall Tale
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?
Biographical Book Excerpt

Webber, Loring

Date: 1792 - ????
County: Racine
Biographical Book Excerpt

Cole, William

Date: 1791 - 1867
County: Racine
Biographical Book Excerpt

Hood, Thomas

Date: 1799 - ????
County: Racine
Biographical Book Excerpt

Kellogg, Chauncey

Date: 1790 - 1885
County: Racine
Biographical Book Excerpt

Knapp, Gilbert

Date: 1798 - 1887
County: Racine
Biographical Book Excerpt

Knapp, Gilbert

Date: 1798 - 1887
County: Racine
Biographical Book Excerpt

Knapp, Gilbert

Date: 1798 - 1887
County: Racine
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Knapp, Gilbert

Date: 1789 - 1887
County: Racine
Biographical Book Excerpt

McDonald, James

Date: 1791 - ????
County: Racine
Biographical Book Excerpt

Nichols, Cyrus

Date: 1799 - 1883
County: Racine
Biographical Book Excerpt

Nichols, Cyrus

Date: 1799 - 1883
County: Racine
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Norton, Reuben, M.

Date: 1796 - 1884
County: Racine
Biographical Book Excerpt

Reynolds, Benjamin

Date: 1792 - ????
County: Racine
Biographical Book Excerpt

Silver, Christopher

Date: 1797 - 1881
County: Racine

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