On this day
7December
- 1837
An act established the seat of justice of Rock county and made the Town of Rock equal to the county; other sources date the seat-of-justice act December 27, 1837 — the passages disagree
- 1841
Henry Dodge took his seat in Congress.
- 1848
Charles Holt (per the continuation of the 1856 passage, "Mr. Chas.") bought a half interest in the Janesville Gazette and became joint editor.
- 1855
Ellen J. was born in Johnstown, Rock Co.
- 1860
John Gilbertson was born in Winnebago county, Illinois.
- 1862
Soldier Charles Schuman died at Columbus, Kentucky.
- 1871
A marriage to Minerva Jewell took place
On this day
7December
- 1837
An act established the seat of justice of Rock county and made the Town of Rock equal to the county; other sources date the seat-of-justice act December 27, 1837 — the passages disagree
- 1841
Henry Dodge took his seat in Congress.
- 1848
Charles Holt (per the continuation of the 1856 passage, "Mr. Chas.") bought a half interest in the Janesville Gazette and became joint editor.
- 1855
Ellen J. was born in Johnstown, Rock Co.
- 1860
John Gilbertson was born in Winnebago county, Illinois.
- 1862
Soldier Charles Schuman died at Columbus, Kentucky.
- 1871
A marriage to Minerva Jewell took place