Wisconsin

Winnebago Removal to Iowa

Historical evidence reveals the fact that at one time the northern part of Winneshiek county formed a small part of the vast hunting grounds of the Sioux Indians, and that the southern portion was given over to the Sauk and Foxe. In a council held at Prairie du Chien, August 19, 1825, a boundary line was established between the Sioux, on the north, and the Sauk and Foxe, on the south. The principal object of this treaty was to make peace between these contending tribes as to the limits of their respective hunting grounds in Iowa. This boundary line began … Read more

Winnebago Mission School and Trading Post

By the treaty of September 15, 1832, it was stipulated that the government should annually, beginning in September, 1833, and continuing for twenty-seven years, give the Winnebagoes $10,000 in specie, and establish a school among them, at or near Prairie du Chien, with a farm and garden, and provide other facilities, not to exceed in cost $3,000 a year, for the education of their children, and continue the same for twenty-seven successive years. Six agriculturists, twelve yoke of oxen and as many plows, and other farming tools were to be supplied by the government. The buildings were erected in 1833, … Read more

The Illinois

When the French explorers and missionaries first came into the region about the southern end of Lake Michigan, it was occupied by a tribe, or confederation of tribes, who called themselves Iliniwek (“men”), which seems, and was apparently meant to be, derogatory to their neighbors. The French early changed this name to Illinois, the name by which the state is known at present. These people belonged to the great Algonkian speech family, and at the time of their discovery formed a confederacy of the Cahokia, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Moingwena, Peoria, and Tamaroa tribes. On the authority of General Harrison it has … Read more

Wisconsin Indian Tribes

The following tribes at one time are recorded in history as having resided within the present state of Wisconsin. If the tribe name is in bold, then Wisconsin is the primary location known for this tribe, otherwise we provide the tribes specifics as it pertains to Wisconsin and then provide a link to the main tribal page.

Stockbridge-Munsee Roll and Schedule

Articles of a treaty made at Stockbridge in the Territory of Wisconsin, on the third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine (treaty of 3 September 1839), between the United States of America, by their commissioner Albert Gallup, and the Stockbridge and Munsee tribes of Indians, who reside upon Lake Winnebago in the territory of Wisconsin.

Winnebago

Linguistically the Winnebago Indians are closely related to the ŧΩiwe’re on the one side and to the Mandan on the other. They were first mentioned in the Jesuit Relation of 1636, though the earliest known use of the name Winnebago occurs in the Relation of 1640; Nicollet found them on Green bay in 1639. According to Shea, the Winnebago were almost annihilated by the Illinois (Algonquian) tribe in early days, and the historical group was made up of the survivors of the early battles. Chauvignerie placed the Winnebago on Lake Superior in 1736, and Jefferys referred to them and the … Read more

Notice of the Miscotins and Assigunaigs

Among the traditions which float in the minds of the Algonquin tribes who occupy the shores of the upper Lakes, are the names of the two now unknown tribes which are mentioned above. Over these they recite triumphs, in a long continued war. The residence of the Miscotins is identified with vestiges of human labor and residence at several points on the shores of Lakes Huron and Michigan. They are represented as having been driven south into the general area of the present States of Illinois and Wisconsin.

Mineralogical and Geographical Notices

Mineralogical And Geographical Notices, Denoting The Value Of Aboriginal Territory. 1. Wisconsin and Iowa Lead Ore A correspondent, engaged in the practical working of these ores, remarks: “By the box of specimens transmitted, you will be able to judge of the character of these valuable ores. The square broken mineral is taken from east and west leads; which is of the softest temperature and most easy to smelt; it also produces the most lead, yielding about 50 per cent, from the log, and about 15 from the ash furnaces. The dark smooth pieces are taken from deep clay digging hi … Read more

Potawatomi’s Secure All Illinois Tribe Territory

Summertime was when the families of the village lived together in a village.

This great event in Indian history secured to the Pottawatomie all the territory then belonging to the Illinois, and the exclusive right to which was undisputed by other tribes. It extended their possessions to the lands of the Peoria on Peoria Lake. They occupied to the Wabash as far south as Danville and even beyond. On the other side they occupied to the Hock River, though their right to a strip of land on the east side of that river was disputed by the Sac and Fox Indians who ranged the prairies west of there and beyond the Mississippi. They … Read more

Biography of Chief Oshkosh

Chief Oshkosh

When many years ago Oshkosh, now the second city in Wisconsin, was a hamlet of a few scattered wooden houses along the beautiful forest banks of the deep, wide Fox river, it was known by the classic name of Athens. An election being held to settle on a sure enough name for the future city, the river men, not so much in love with the ancient glory of the city of Athens as they were with the more appropriate name of the old head chief of the Menomonee, came partly in fun and some in earnest and casting the deciding … Read more

1838 Oneida Indian Census

We, the undersigned Chiefs and Head Men of the Orchard Party of Oneida Indians residing at Green Bay, Wisconsin Territory, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing lists, is a just and true Census and enumeration of the number of persons belonging to said party, that is to say, Fifty-three (53) men, Fifty-two (52) women, and One hundred and one (101) children, making a total of Two hundred and six (206) souls, and that the same was taken by H. S. Baird, U. S. Commissioner, in open council, in our presence, at Duck Creek, on the 15th day of … Read more

Chippewa Indians

Catlin, George - 334, Chippeway Village and Dog Feast at the Falls of St. Anthony; lodges build with birch-bark: Upper Mississippi

Chippewa Indians. The earliest accounts of the Chippewa associate them particularly with the region of Sault Sainte Marie, but they came in time to extend over the entire northern shore of Lake Huron and both shores of Lake Superior, besides well into the northern interior and as far west as the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota.

Racine County, Wisconsin Biographies

Windpoint Lighthouse

Racine County, Wisconsin biographies consist of 422 biographical sketches of individuals who resided in Racine County Wisconsin in the. These persons were either born and raised in Racine or settled Racine at an early date in its history (pre-1900). They consist of men in the County of Racine, who were considered by the publisher to be the religious, business, governmental, professional, and agricultural leaders of the various communities in Racine. Sometimes they were included simply because they “subscribed” to the manuscript prior to publication.

Wisconsin Census Records

Wisconsin Census online research should begin with what is available online for free. If this proves fruitful then congratulations! If not, then I would suggest signing up for the online census images (links to the right) where you can access all the available online Wisconsin census information directly from your computer at home. 1850 Portage County Wisconsin (hosted at USGenWeb Census Archives) Index Plover Township Stevens Point Township Richland County 1850 Federal Census (hosted at USGenWeb Census Archives) See Census Images Online for ALL Counties! 1860 Brown County Wisconsin  (hosted at USGenWeb Census Project) Index A-B Index C-E Index F-G … Read more

Washington County, Wisconsin Cemetery Records

Wisconsin Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the Wisconsin county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Washington County, Wisconsin Cemetery Records Hosted at Washington County USGenWeb Archives Project Old Cemetery, name unknown Orchard Grove Cemetery Hosted at The Omnibus Portal St. Boniface Parish St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery Hosted at USGenWeb Archives Project, Tombstone Photograph Pages Cedar Creek Cemetery Zion United Methodist Cemetery St Kilian Cemetery Union Cemetery St. Peter’s Cemetery St Lawrence Cemetery  

Waukesha County, Wisconsin Cemetery Records

Wisconsin Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the Wisconsin county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Waukesha County, Wisconsin Cemetery Records Hosted at Waukesha County USGenWeb Archives Project Lisbon-Merton Union Cemetery, Partial Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Partial St. John’s United Church of Christ Cemetery, Partial Sunnyslope Cemetery, Partial Hosted at Waukesha County, Wisconsin WIGenWeb Benecke Family Cemetery Moved to Prairie Home Waukesha Twp. History of cemetery German Lutheran Cemetery Hinze Family Cemetery Oak Hill Cemetery Pioneer … Read more

Waupaca County, Wisconsin Cemetery Records

Wisconsin Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the Wisconsin county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Waupaca County, Wisconsin Cemetery Records Hosted at Waupaca County USGenWeb Archives Project Cedar Lake Cemetery Most Precious Blood Cemetery Old Pioneer Cemetery Osterander Rd Cemetery Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery Records Hosted at Waupaca County, Wisconsin WIGenWeb Bear Creek Town Cemetery Oneska Family Cemetery Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Photos Caledonia Town Cemetery Davis Family Burials Evangelical Lutheran Zion Cem. (St. John’s) Crystal … Read more