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Historical Essay

Paquette, Pierre (1796-1836)

Trader, Scout and Interpreter
Biography of biracial Indian and European trader, scout and interpreter Pierre Paquette.
Historical Essay

Black Hawk (1767-1838)

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

Oshkosh, Chief (1795-1858)

Chief of the Menominee Indians
Biography of Menominee Indian chief Oshkosh.
Historical Essay

Crelie, Joseph 1773-1866

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

Street, Joseph Montfort 1780-1840

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

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

Influential Early Wisconsin Settlers

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