Racism – Austin M. Frederick

1826 - First Lady Frances Bashford
On this date Frances Adams Forman was born in Seneca, New York. The daughter of Daniel A. Forman and Elizabeth W. Bliss, Frances Forman married
1851 - Manitowoc Chartered as a Village
On this date Manitowoc was chartered as a village. It was incorporated as a city on March 12, 1870. [Source:
1862 - The 4th Wisconsin Cavalry Heads South
On this date, the 4th Wisconsin Cavalry (then an infantry unit) embarked to join the "Army of the Gulf." It arrived below New Orleans on March 12, 1862, and landed in New Orleans on May 1. The 4th was at once assigned to active service and joined an expedition up the Mississippi River against Vicksburg in May. By June they occupied Baton Rouge, Lou […]
1865 - (Civil War) Skirmish at Olive Branch, Louisiana
The 4th Wisconsin Cavalry fought in a skirmish at Olive Branch, Louisiana.

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