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Historical Essay

Lewis, Gov. James Taylor (1819-1904)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, 9th Governor of Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Allen, Col. Thomas S. (1825-1905)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, 9th Wisconsin Secretary of State, Newspaper Publisher
Thomas S. Allen is best remembered for his leadership of the 5th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War.
Historical Essay

Boardman, Maj. Frederick A. (1832-1863)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer
He traveled the world as a young naval officer before helping to lead the 4th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War. He died in battle.
Historical Essay

The Civil War Home Front

How the Women of Wisconsin Helped Win the War
Discover how women on the Wisconsin home front helped win the Civil War.
Historical Essay

Harvey, Cordelia (1824–1895)

Civil War Philanthropist, Wisconsin First Lady, Nurse, and Teacher
A brief biography of Wisconsin’s Florence Nightingale, Cordelia Harvey who was a strong voice for innovatring Civil War Military hospitals.

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