John Allen Wakefield

Purportedly Wakefield's only portrait, first published in 1903 John Allen Wakefield (February 11, 1797 – June 18, 1873) was an American historian, politician, soldier, physician, and lawyer.

Born in Pendleton, South Carolina, Wakefield moved with his family to Tennessee, Kentucky, and then to Illinois, where they settled. During the War of 1812, Wakefield served in the Illinois militia as a scout. He later studied medicine and became a physician. He then studied law and was admitted to the Illinois Bar. Wakefield served in the Illinois House of Representatives as well.

In 1832, Wakefield took part in the Black Hawk War and wrote a book discussing the war, especially the Bad Axe massacre, near present-day Victory, Wisconsin. Wakefield moved to Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1849, where he owned the Tremont House and became the first justice of the peace.

After living for a time in Iowa, John Wakefield moved to Lawrence, Kansas, where he took part in the Bleeding Kansas events. In 1864, Wakefield served in the Kansas House of Representatives. He died in Lawrence, Kansas, in 1873. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Wakefield's History of the Black Hawk War : a reprint of the first edition

    Wakefield's History of the Black Hawk War : a reprint of the first edition by Wakefield, John Allen, 1797-1873

    Madison, Wis. : R. Hunt, 1976
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    History of the war between the United States and the Sac and Fox nations of Indians : and parts of other disaffected tribes of Indians, in the years eighteen hundred and twenty-seven, thirty-one, and thirty-two

    History of the war between the United States and the Sac and Fox nations of Indians : and parts of other disaffected tribes of Indians, in the years eighteen hundred and twenty-sev... by Wakefield, John Allen, 1797-1873

    Jacksonville, Ill. : C. Goudy, 1834
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    Wakefield's History of the Black Hawk war; a reprint of the 1st edition

    Wakefield's History of the Black Hawk war; a reprint of the 1st edition by Wakefield, John Allen, 1797-1873

    Chicago, Caxton Club, 1908
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