Wisconsin History Day By Day

Related Web Sites:

Read More About It

"Black Settlers in Rural Wisconsin" by Zachary Cooper

Vocabulary:

vote

Interesting Fact:

Wisconsin was a part of the Michigan Territory in 1835 when a census showed there were 91 blacks, 27 which were listed as slaves.

Study Questions:

If Oliver could vote in 1835, why couldn't Blacks vote later?

What was the election for in 1835?

What is Oliver's history? What happened to him after 1835?

U.S. historical events that occurred on September 17:

1787: The final draft of the U.S. Constitution is completed and signed by delegates.

1862: The Civil War Battle of Antietam takes place.

September 17

September 17, 1835: Joe Oliver became the first Black to vote in Wisconsin. Oliver, a cook for Solomon Juneau, was one of 39 people who voted in the first election in the town of Milwaukee.

Wisconsin History Day By Day homepage January - December calendar page

September 17, 1835: Joe Oliver became the first Black to vote in Wisconsin. Oliver, a cook for Solomon Juneau, was one of 39 people who voted in the first election in the town of Milwaukee.