Reminiscence, ca. 1874.

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Reminiscence, ca. 1874.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145772072

Handwritten autobiographical narrative by John Phelps, recounting his numerous journeys and periods of residence in Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin during the first half of the 19th century while pursuing business interests in lead mining, farming, and trade.

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Phelps, John, 1796-1874.

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Virginia born early settler of Illinois, who fought in the War of 1812 and at the Battle of New Orleans, made and lost large amounts of money in Arkansas, Tennessee and Illinois as a merchant and lead smelter owner before settling in Oregon, Illinois and building the town up to become the county seat of Ogle County. Served in the state legislature. When a law suit occurred over property in the town Francis S. Key acted as his lawyer. Owned a store in Austin, Texas and moved his family there, but...