Colwell, Wilson
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Catalog of Articles Surrounding the Death of Captain Wilson Colwell, September 14, 1862
Collection — Box: MISC 16, Folder: 2
Identifier: MISC MSS 147
Abstract
Catalog of articles compiled by John Dudkiewicz in 2000 concerning the death of Captain Wilson Colwell on September 14, 1862. Colwell was captain of the La Crosse Light Guard (Company B, 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment) during the Civil War.
Dates:
2000
Katanyan Bank Bank Notes
Collection
Identifier: MSS 004
Abstract
Bank notes, 1857-1861, of the Katanyan Bank, La Crosse, Wisconsin's first bank. The bank was owned by La Crosse resident Wilson Colwell. When Colwell was killed in a Civil War battle in the fall of 1862, the bank crashed.
There are no other records with this collection other than the ephemeral bank notes.
Dates:
1857-1861