The chronology
1861
46 published events.
Month by month
- January 1861Governor Randall delivered his message to the legislature, setting forth the dangers threatening the Union and denying the right of a State to secede.Nation and worldGrade A · 1 independent source
- February 4, 1861Rev. Mr. Egar resigned his position at Christ Church, Beloit.BeloitGrade A · 1 independent source
- March 4, 1861Timothy O. Howe's term as U.S. Senator began (he was elected for a six-year term from this date).Nation and worldGrade A · 1 independent source
- April 4, 1861The vestry of the Episcopal society in Beloit met and purchased a lot on Court Street, contracting for construction of a church building.BeloitGrade A · 1 independent source
- April 6, 1861Volume 1, No. 1 of the Clinton Enterprise newspaper was issued by Hamilton and Turner.BeloitGrade A · 1 independent source
- April 11, 1861The Wisconsin legislature approved an act declaring Rock County to be the Seventeenth Senatorial District and establishing six Assembly Districts.The regionGrade A · 1 independent source
- April 17, 1861The proclamation of Governor Randall was published, calling upon all good citizens to join against the common enemy.The regionGrade A · 1 independent source
- April 17, 1861The legislature passed an act to protect the holders of circulating notes of Wisconsin banks, directing suspension of specie-payment actions.The regionGrade A · 1 independent source
- April 17, 1861Practical suspension of specie payment of bank bills began in Wisconsin.The regionGrade A · 1 independent source
- May 6, 1861Company D, Second Regiment (the first company of volunteers enlisted for the war in Rock County) left Janesville for Camp Randall at Madison.Rock CountyGrade A · 1 independent source
- June 11, 1861Company D, Second Regiment, was mustered into U.S. service and credited to the three-year quota.Nation and worldGrade A · 1 independent source
- June 24, 1861Bank riots occurred in Milwaukee; a crowd of several hundred marched through the streets.The regionGrade A · 1 independent source
- July 2, 1861Rock County soldiers participated in the fight at Falling Waters (Virginia).Nation and worldGrade A · 1 independent source
- July 13, 1861Company E, Fifth Regiment (the Janesville Light Guard) was mustered into U.S. service at Camp Randall.The regionGrade A · 1 independent source
- August 3, 1861William H. Snyder was appointed postmaster at Clinton.Nation and worldGrade A · 1 independent source
- August 12, 1861A company recruited largely from the Janesville fire department left Janesville for Madison; they became Company G of the Eighth Regiment.Rock CountyGrade A · 1 independent source
- Fall 1861In early November, the War Department issued an order discontinuing enlistments for the cavalry service.Nation and worldGrade A · 1 independent source
- Fall 1861The Second Wisconsin Cavalry regiment was authorized as an "independent acceptance."Nation and worldGrade A · 1 independent source
- October 12, 1861The Eighth regiment departed for the scene of active hostilities.Nation and worldGrade A · 1 independent source
- October 17, 1861The Thirteenth regiment was mustered into U.S. service at Camp Treadway, Janesville.Rock CountyGrade A · 1 independent source
- October 31, 1861Christ Church in Beloit was consecrated by the Rt. Rev. Bishop.BeloitGrade A · 1 independent source
- October 31, 1861The Beloit Journal and Courier was reduced in size from eight to seven columns.BeloitGrade A · 1 independent source
- November 7, 1861The Journal and Courier was transferred to Barrett H. and Lathrop B. Smith.Nation and worldGrade A · 1 independent source
During 1861
Events the sources date only to the year.
- 1861The Bank of Beloit discharged its liabilities, divided its surplus among stockholders, and sold its franchise to William C. Ritchie.BeloitGrade A · 1 independent source
- 1861A cemetery was located on two acres of ground donated by Ephraim Sayre.The regionGrade A · 1 independent source
- 1861The Menomonee tribe refused to join the Sioux in their outbreak.The regionGrade A · 1 independent source
- 1861Marcus Schuyler constructed the Schuyler House, a two-story frame building, on Bluff Street in Janesville.Rock CountyGrade A · 1 independent source
- 1861The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company was organized at Janesville.Rock CountyGrade A · 1 independent source
- 1861The company was authorized to build from Madison to Portage City and from Columbus to Portage City.The regionGrade A · 1 independent source
- 1861The Davis House was built near the depot on the west side of Janesville.Rock CountyGrade A · 1 independent source
- 1861Under a foreclosure, the Sheboygan–Fond du Lac rail line was sold and the company renamed.The regionGrade A · 1 independent source
- 1861A post office was established at the place later named for J. Cain, with Mr. Howell appointed to take charge.Nation and worldGrade A · 1 independent source
- 1861A church was erected at Janes' Settlement near Johnstown by the Free Will Baptists.Nation and worldGrade A · 1 independent source