The chronology
The land through time
Every documented event, from the property outward: Beloit, Rock County, the region and the world. Each one links to the page of the source that records it. The record so far covers 1820–1864; more years are being added.
1860
Beloit
- April 5, 1860 First issue of the consolidated Journal and Courier appeared.
- December 1860 C. Mann bought out Bristol and started the "Rock County Republican."
- January 1, 1860 The Beloit Herald's name was changed to the Beloit Courier, and the firm became Perkins & Smith (P10 says "about January 1"; P208 says "on January 1").
- October 7, 1860 Edward Franklin Hansen was born at Beloit.
Rock County
- March 8, 1860 The Milton Anti-Horse-Thief Association was organized (P217 says "Early in 1860").
- October 20, 1860 Mr. Gray retired from the Rock Qovnty Badger and was succeeded by Gen.
- September 1860 The "Janesville Democrat" weekly was started.
- December 1860 The "Janesville Democrat" was changed to the "Rock County Republican."
Nation and world
- November 6, 1860 A sheriff took office (listed as Alden, November 6, 1860).
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