Southern – Austin M. Frederick

1839 - First patent issued to Wisconsin resident
On this day Ebenezar G. Whiting of Racine was issued patent #1232 for his improved plow, the first patent issued to someone from Wisconsin. Whiting's improvements consisted of making the mold-board straight and flat which, when united in the center with the curvilinear part of the mold-board, would require less power to drag through the dirt. Whiting we […]
1853 - Immigrant Railway Workers Demand Wages
On this date between 300 and 400 German railway laborers converged on Milwaukee to demand payment of back wages. Their contractor, a Mr. Schultz, reneged on his promise of payment for labor. The laborers, who had been working on the
1865 - (Civil War) 5th Wisconsin Infantry musters out
The 5th Wisconsin Infantry mustered out after fighting in the battles of Williamsburg, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness, and participating in the surrender of General Robert E. Lee. The regiment lost 329 men during service. Fifteen officers and 180 enlisted men were killed. Two officers and 132 enlisted men died from disease.
1921 - Nation's First Equal Rights Law Signed
On this day Governor John J. Blaine signed into law the nation's first legislation guaranteeing women the same legal privileges, rights and protections as men. [Source:

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