On this day
12October
- 1858
Rev. Marvin/Harvin Humphrey died in Beloit at the age of ninety.
- 1839
The commissioners divided Rock County into two school districts and appointed inspectors.
- 1848
A new hotel in Janesville was opened by landlords Churchill and Sibley.
- 1854
The first Republican County Convention was held in the Court House in Janesville
- 1860
A presidential candidate visited Janesville and spoke to a large crowd in front of the Hyatt house.
- 1840
Gonnoriel G. Doctor (Odegarden) made a land entry (W. 1/4).
- 1839
Diadama, wife of Hezekiah Waterman, died, leaving an infant child; the infant, H. H. Waterman, was born the same day.
- 1861
The Eighth regiment departed for the scene of active hostilities.
On this day
12October
- 1858
Rev. Marvin/Harvin Humphrey died in Beloit at the age of ninety.
- 1839
The commissioners divided Rock County into two school districts and appointed inspectors.
- 1848
A new hotel in Janesville was opened by landlords Churchill and Sibley.
- 1854
The first Republican County Convention was held in the Court House in Janesville
- 1860
A presidential candidate visited Janesville and spoke to a large crowd in front of the Hyatt house.
- 1840
Gonnoriel G. Doctor (Odegarden) made a land entry (W. 1/4).
- 1839
Diadama, wife of Hezekiah Waterman, died, leaving an infant child; the infant, H. H. Waterman, was born the same day.
- 1861
The Eighth regiment departed for the scene of active hostilities.