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Rock CountyAQuotation found on a page of our own sources

December 1, 1847

A census of Rock County for the year 1847 was taken: Janesville, 2,587; Beloit, 1,851; (other towns listed).

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BeloitNovember 4, 1847

The first instruction was given at Beloit College; a freshman class of four (within a week increased to five) was admitted after examination by Mr. Merrill and the trustees.

BeloitDecember 1847Month

Rev. Otis Hacket was called to the pastorate of the church (Rev. Eldredge having supplied the desk during 1846 and 1847) — the passages give the call as December 1847, "during the latter part of 1847," and "1847 to 1849."

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1847 / December 1

Rock CountyA

December 1, 1847

A census of Rock County for the year 1847 was taken: Janesville, 2,587; Beloit, 1,851; (other towns listed).

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