"James Duane Doty, Frontier Promoter" by Alice E. Smith
Vocabulary:
presiding
Interesting Fact:
In May 1829, Doty traveled for seven days with two companions from Green Bay to Prairie du Chien. It is believed they were the first white men to travel by land between the two Wisconsin settlements.
Study Questions:
What cases did Doty hear during the first U.S. Circuit Court session in Wisconsin?
What was the typical setting for the early courts? Were they in large, fancy courthouses?
How long was Doty a circuit court judge and in what other cities did he preside?
U.S. historical events that occurred on October 4: