Black Hawk War
Most researchers outside of the Midwest may not even know what the Black Hawk War is.
I do, as both a historian and as a genealogist, because one of my ancestors was called up and marched with a young Abraham Lincoln, who was elected captain, and the Illinois militia, to serve in the conflict back in 1832. Abraham Johnson, my ancestor, served out of Morgan County, Illinois,. The Governor saw Black Hawk's return with his people to the state of Illinois as an invasion and wanted defense for the white settlers. Black Hawk wanted his lands back. Once the militia arrived, Black Hawk and his followers removed themselves, though no shots were fired by Lincoln nor my ancestor- they turned around and walked back home. Altogether 70 settlers and soldiers died and many of Black Hawk's band died.
The National Archives has preserved a roster of the Illinois men called to serve in the militia. There is also an online index of the veterans at: http://www.sos.state.il.us/GenealogyMWeb/blkhawk.html
I do, as both a historian and as a genealogist, because one of my ancestors was called up and marched with a young Abraham Lincoln, who was elected captain, and the Illinois militia, to serve in the conflict back in 1832. Abraham Johnson, my ancestor, served out of Morgan County, Illinois,. The Governor saw Black Hawk's return with his people to the state of Illinois as an invasion and wanted defense for the white settlers. Black Hawk wanted his lands back. Once the militia arrived, Black Hawk and his followers removed themselves, though no shots were fired by Lincoln nor my ancestor- they turned around and walked back home. Altogether 70 settlers and soldiers died and many of Black Hawk's band died.
The National Archives has preserved a roster of the Illinois men called to serve in the militia. There is also an online index of the veterans at: http://www.sos.state.il.us/GenealogyMWeb/blkhawk.html
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