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Austin Kellogg
Austin Kellogg (1814-1895) was a farmer in Concord, Wisconsin, who served three terms as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Jefferson County. Early years Kellogg was born on October 1, 1814, in New Hartford, Connecticut. He had an academic education, and became a farmer. He and his wife Laura moved to Wisconsin between 1842 and 1844 (sources differ), coming first to Milwaukee but settling in Concord. He was first elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly for the 3rd Wisconsin Legislature, 1850 session from the second Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Jefferson County Assembly district as a Democratic Party (United States), Democrat, succeeding Whig Party (United States), Whig Jarvis K. Pike. He would be succeeded in the next year by fellow Democrat Patrick Rogan (Wisconsin politician), Patrick Rogan. In March 1850, when the new "Waukesha, Jefferson County and Madison plank road, Plank and Turnpike Road Company" which the legislature had just chart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concord, Wisconsin
Concord is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,072 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.71%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,023 people, 757 households, and 598 families residing in the town. The population density was 56.2 people per square mile (21.7/km2). There were 770 housing units at an average density of 21.4 per square mile (8.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.37% White, 0.10% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population. There were 757 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of indivi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chairman
The chair, also chairman, chairwoman, or chairperson, is the presiding officer of an organized group such as a board, committee, or deliberative assembly. The person holding the office, who is typically elected or appointed by members of the group or organisation, presides over meetings of the group, and is required to conduct the group's business in an orderly fashion. In some organizations, the chair is also known as '' president'' (or other title). In others, where a board appoints a president (or other title), the two terms are used for distinct positions. The term chairman may be used in a neutral manner, not directly implying the gender of the holder. In meetings or conferences, to "chair" something (chairing) means to lead the event. Terminology Terms for the office and its holder include ''chair'', ''chairman'', ''chairwoman'', ''chairperson'', ''convenor'', ''facilitator'', '' moderator'', ''president'', and ''presiding officer''. The chair of a parliamentary chamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party (GOP), is a Right-wing politics, right-wing political parties in the United States, political party in the United States. One of the Two-party system, two major parties, it emerged as the main rival of the then-dominant Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party in the 1850s, and the two parties have dominated American politics since then. The Republican Party was founded in 1854 by anti-slavery activists opposing the Kansas–Nebraska Act and the expansion of slavery in the United States, slavery into U.S. territories. It rapidly gained support in the Northern United States, North, drawing in former Whig Party (United States), Whigs and Free Soil Party, Free Soilers. Abraham Lincoln's 1860 United States presidential election, election in 1860 led to the secession of Southern states and the outbreak of the American Civil War. Under Lincoln and a Republican-controlled Congress, the party led efforts to preserve th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterloo, Wisconsin
Waterloo is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,628 at the 2020 census. The name Waterloo was suggested by a French resident who was one of Napoleon's soldiers at the Battle of Waterloo. Waterloo is located in the Watertown, Wisconsin, Watertown–Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, Fort Atkinson micropolitan area. Geography Waterloo is located at , (43.18366, -88.989965) at the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 89 and Wisconsin Highway 19 in northwestern Jefferson County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water. Demographics As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $50,221, and the median income for a family was $56,446. The per capita income for the city was $23,011. About 5.0% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oakland, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Oakland is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,100 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Breezy Knoll, Oakland, and Sylvan Mounds, as well as the census-designated place of Lake Ripley, are located in the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 4.09%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 3,135 people, 1,236 households, and 877 families residing in the town. The population density was 89.9 people per square mile (34.7/km2). There were 1,437 housing units at an average density of 41.2 per square mile (15.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.37% White, 0.03% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population. There were 1,236 households, out of which 33.0% had children ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milford, Wisconsin
Milford is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,099 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Grellton, Hoopers Mill, Hubbleton, and Milford are located in the town. History A town along the Crawfish River, Milford came into existence as a settler community in the mid 19th century. The name is generally attributed to the ford across the Crawfish just down from the sawmill built by early settler Benjamin Nute and his partner. Geography Milford is located in the southeastern part of the state, in Jefferson County, centrally located at the crossroads of County Highway 'A' and County Highway 'Q'. The town is situated along the banks of the Crawfish River, a tributary of the Rock River. The town extends towards Johnson Creek, Watertown, Waterloo, and Lake Mills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 3.28%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Mills, Wisconsin
Lake Mills is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,211 at the 2020 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Lake Mills. History Lake Mills occupies the east shore of Rock Lake. The area was first settled by Captain Joseph Keyes. He called it "Lake Mills", after building a saw mill and grist mill using power from nearby Rock Lake. Lake Mills was chartered in 1836, and the first building was built in 1837. The village of Lake Mills incorporated in 1852 out of the surrounding town of Lake Mills. In 1866 the village changed its name to "Tyranena", but changed it back again to "Lake Mills" the next year. (''Tyranena'' is supposedly an indigenous name meaning "sparkling waters".) Geography Lake Mills is located at (43.080108, -88.909209). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 5, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farmington, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Farmington is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population as of the 2010 census was 1,380. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.27%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,498 people, 541 households, and 441 families residing in the town. The population density was 41.8 people per square mile (16.2/km2). There were 561 housing units at an average density of 15.7 per square mile (6.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.13% White, 0.13% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.93% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population. There were 541 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 14.0% of all ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aztalan, Wisconsin
Aztalan is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,457 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Aztalan and Jefferson Junction are located in the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 2.17%, is water. Aztalan State Park, the site of an ancient Mississippian settlement with two small, flat-topped platform mounds, is located in the town. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,447 people, 530 households, and 433 families residing in the town. The population density was 59.2 people per square mile (22.8/km). There were 553 housing units at an average density of 22.6 per square mile (8.7/km). The racial makeup of the town was 98.48% White, 0.07% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population. There were 530 house ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watertown News
Watertown may refer to: Places in China In China, a water town is a type of ancient scenic town known for its waterways. Places in the United States *Watertown, Connecticut, a town ** Watertown (CDP), Connecticut, the central village in the town * Watertown, Florida, a census-designated place *Watertown, Massachusetts, a city * Watertown Township, Clinton County, Michigan, a charter township * Watertown Township, Tuscola County, Michigan, a civil township *Watertown Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, a civil township *Watertown, Minnesota, a city * Watertown Township, Minnesota *Watertown, New York, a city ** Watertown, New York (town), a town adjacent to the city *Watertown Township, Washington County, Ohio, a township ** Watertown, Ohio, an unincorporated community in the township *Watertown, South Dakota, a city *Watertown, Tennessee, a town *Watertown, Wisconsin, a city ** Watertown (town), Wisconsin, a town adjacent to the city Military installations *Area 51, Nevada; nickn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
