Once Upon a House
Once Upon a House

On this day

12October

  1. 1858

    Rev. Marvin/Harvin Humphrey died in Beloit at the age of ninety.

    BeloitEvidence

  2. 1839

    The commissioners divided Rock County into two school districts and appointed inspectors.

    CountyEvidence

  3. 1848

    A new hotel in Janesville was opened by landlords Churchill and Sibley.

    CountyEvidence

  4. 1854

    The first Republican County Convention was held in the Court House in Janesville

    CountyEvidence

  5. 1860

    A presidential candidate visited Janesville and spoke to a large crowd in front of the Hyatt house.

    CountyEvidence

  6. 1840

    Gonnoriel G. Doctor (Odegarden) made a land entry (W. 1/4).

    RegionEvidence

  7. 1839

    Diadama, wife of Hezekiah Waterman, died, leaving an infant child; the infant, H. H. Waterman, was born the same day.

    WorldSettler recordEvidence

  8. 1861

    The Eighth regiment departed for the scene of active hostilities.

    WorldEvidence

On this day

12October

  1. 1858

    Rev. Marvin/Harvin Humphrey died in Beloit at the age of ninety.

    BeloitEvidence

  2. 1839

    The commissioners divided Rock County into two school districts and appointed inspectors.

    CountyEvidence

  3. 1848

    A new hotel in Janesville was opened by landlords Churchill and Sibley.

    CountyEvidence

  4. 1854

    The first Republican County Convention was held in the Court House in Janesville

    CountyEvidence

  5. 1860

    A presidential candidate visited Janesville and spoke to a large crowd in front of the Hyatt house.

    CountyEvidence

  6. 1840

    Gonnoriel G. Doctor (Odegarden) made a land entry (W. 1/4).

    RegionEvidence

  7. 1839

    Diadama, wife of Hezekiah Waterman, died, leaving an infant child; the infant, H. H. Waterman, was born the same day.

    WorldSettler recordEvidence

  8. 1861

    The Eighth regiment departed for the scene of active hostilities.

    WorldEvidence