Norwegians Among First Farmers in La Grosse County
Norwegians were early settlers in Hamilton Township of La Crosse County arriving in the 1850s. The article notes families such as Leon and Julius Breavet and others forming a Norwegian community through the 1850s to 1890s, including arrivals from Norway and later emigration patterns to the United States. It references the broader Norwegian migration and colonial connections, with mentions of settler names and places in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Grosse County
Coty
Thomas Leondo
Julius Breavet
Leon Ose
Hamilton
S. Simmoansen
Norway
West End
Barre
Seth Onsar
Phe
Orath Haleti
Nelson
Walver
Latvoarses
Ole Ant
Orien
Remvern
Déwene Et Families
Iver Frog
Iwesterm
Wiseane
Eninny
New York
Miage
Censiionee
Nerwenye
Athegy
United States
Norwegian migration shapes Wisconsin townships in 19th century
The article outlines Norwegian and Scandinavian settlement across Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, and surrounding counties. It notes communities forming in Blue Mounds, Mount Horeb, and Grove De Forest, with Norwegians and Swedes establishing churches, farms, and commercial centers. It highlights migration waves from 1840s onward, including notable figures and settlements near Delafield, Madison, and Winnebago regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Westnert
Grove
de Forest
Dane County
Blue Mounds
Perry Sini
Vernon Township
Mount Horeb
la Fayette
Migetrheél
Jefferson Coun
Ex-Prize Fighter challenges jury in courtroom chat
The exchange shows a defendant asking to challenge any juror, while the ex prize fighter jokes about facing a "fat gentleman" in the corner and expresses willingness to "go up for rounds" during the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tridge
Camp Young Bear Scene of Great Fun This Season
Camp Young Bear hosts Scouts since June 26 with bats, water games, and a lively menagerie from the Agricultural School of Onalaska. A pet crow and "Snark Plug" pony provide comic interludes as Tomah Wisconsin Troop No. 1 under Rev G H Willett showcases nine disciplined scouts amid camp activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Besar
Agricultural School of
Onalaska
Breve
Eapec
Tomah. Wis
G. H. Willett
Tomah
India crops good as prices fall in return to strength
India reports spring crops are the finest in years with well stocked granaries across Northern India. Prices have declined steadily over six months, improving the position of the poor as the economy shows signs of relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
London
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George
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Austen
Bork
Tag
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Avon Spring Valley
Plymout
Grout Gow
Rean Rock
Genrmiy
Drtier Greugs
Jefferson and
Tork Soubowien
Livy
Southerstern
Kashkenang
Ir Ox Foods
Oakland Township
Jefferson County
Woolworth County
Palmyra
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Waiiworth County
Eleart Prairie
Whitewater
la Grange
Richmond
Sipar Creek
Lvkborn
Delavan
Waukesha County
Pine Lake
Gustaf
Delafield
Merton
Mit
Geonomowor
Tlement
Cohvuhia
Iiddie
Date County
Teavnebin
Naompton Township
Bennet Prairie
Otsego
Bkoshkonens
Wiggert Brothers
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Manila
la Crosse
Goodyear Pathfinders
Goodyear
Jay Street
Boy Scouts
Clark
Feon
Cla
Cherbourg
New Youle
Fonday
White Star S
C. Pitzner
DYERS
Seventh St
Jony
Tenday
Tee
Sweden
Prohibition Ag
Inetuston
Servne
BOC
the Hebberd Drug Store
Jace
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