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Historical Essay

Albrecht, Max John Frederick 1861 - 1943

Lutheran clergyman and educator
Discover the history of clergyman and educator Max John Frederick Albrecht
Historical Essay

Astor, John Jacob (1763-1848)

Fur Trader
Discover the history of John Jacob Astor
Historical Essay

Winans, John 1831 - 1907

Lawyer and Congressman
Discover the history of John Winans
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Brandel, John Christian (1842 - 1919)

Clergyman
Discover the history of John Christian Brandel.
Historical Essay

Quinney, John W. (1797-1855)

Indian Sachem and Leader
Biography of Stockbridge Indian sachem John Quinney who helped secure full-value payment for their land and organized their removal to Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Curry, John Steuart (1897-1946)

Legendary Midwestern Artist
Discover the history of legendary American artist John Steuart Curry.
Historical Essay

Plankinton, John (1820 - 1891)

Brief biography of John Plankinton, a meat packer and businessman.
Review the brief biography of John Plankinton, a meat packer and businessman.
Historical Essay

Muir, John 1838-1914

Conservationist
Discover the history of conservationist John Muir
Historical Essay

Anderson, John (1872 - 1929)

Engineer, Inventor, Naval Officer
Discover the history of John Anderson
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Lawe, John (1780-1846)

Fur Trader
Biography of John Lawe, a fur trader for Astor's American Fur Company in Green Bay.
Historical Essay

Winslow, John Bradley (1851 - 1920)

Lawyer, Politician, Judge, Author
Discover the history of John Bradley Winslow
Historical Essay

Appleby, John Francis (1840 - 1917)

Inventor
Discover the history of John Francis Appleby
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Spooner, John Coit 1843-1919

Lawyer and Politician
Biography of John Coit Spooner who was a lawyer and politician, known as a leading Stalwart Republican.
Historical Essay

Bascom, John (1827-1911)

Educator, University President and Author
Brief biography of John Bascom, president of the University of Wisconsin from 1874 to 1887.

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