Jenkin Lloyd Jones

Jenkin Lloyd Jones 1843-1918

Jenkin Lloyd Jones joined the 6th Wisconsin Light Artillery in August 1862 after turning 18. He was sent with 14 other soldiers, most were from the Spring Green area, to replenish the loss of soldiers in the unit . Also note that his sister Anna was the mother of Frank Lloyd Wright.
He was fondly referred to as Jenk Jones.  Jenk kept a diary of the unit from his arrival in 1862 to going home July 1865. The reader can learn many details of the unit from weather, marches, battles, and much more. There is a link to his diary on the top of this blog. It is An Artilleryman's Diary. It can also be purchased at on-line stores. Jenk writes with a deep understanding of how the human mind works.  Jenk also became an author of many books after becoming a Minister of the Unitarian Church and one of the largest congregations in Chicago. Enjoy reading his diary !

Boscobel 2018

                                           Public asks questions after the battle.

                  A cemetery tour on Saturday told about the graves of their fallen Veteran's.

On the Battle Field

                                              We had a great time at Boscobel.

One of our members was the hospital patient.

Menomonie Falls

       We were pleased to have cooler weather for this event in mid-July.  Putting on the wool clothing wasn't too bad.

Rochester Minnesota

                  We were pleased to use our newly refurbished cannon tube at this event.
                                It is a 12 pound Napolean replica.

Captain Henry Dillon

Capt. Henry Dillon 1828-1882

Henry Dillon was the first Captain of the 6th Wisconsin Battery 1861-1864. He was 33 years old when he helped start the Battery in 1861. Henry had served in the Mexican War as a member of Braxton Bragg's Battery serving under officers George H. Thomas, T. W. Sherman and John F. Reynolds. A large portion of men came from Lone Rock, Spring Green and Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. Although, there were many men from other small communities in the Sauk, Richland and Iowa Counties and counties beyond. Henry's occupation was a Taylor.  His Taylor Shop in Richland City (city now washed away from Wisconsin River banks) was used for recruitment.  Please find ....Find Soldiers Grave... on the above link and read more about Henry Dillon.

Berlin, Wis July 3,2018

Berlin is a favorite of 6th Wis Battery. The kick-off to their event was Tuesday July 3, 2018.
Hope to see you next year !

Heritage Hill Green Bay 2018

It is always a pleasure to be in a Historic Village. The grounds create a great stage for our reenacting.

Pine Crest Village Manitowoc June 2018

                           It is always a pleasure to have Cavalry at a Reenactment.
As you can see we were in the tall grass at Pine Crest and getting ready to push the limber up hill.

Tom Whalen ~ July 15, 1952 - April 30, 2018

We are sad to hear of the Passing of our Friend Tom Whalen of Lone Rock.  He always welcomed the 6th Wisconsin Battery home every year for our reenactments.  We will miss you Tom.

Season Schedule 2018

May
4-May	Fri.	Appleton School			Pierce Park
11-May	Fri.	Hartland School Day			Pewaukee
18-May	Fri	School Day	section 1		Milton WI
19-May	Sat.	Living History			"
20-May	Sun.	"			"
June
2-Jun	Sat.	Pine Crest Village			Manitowoc
3-Jun	Sun.	Pine Crest Village			"
9-Jun	Sat.	LoneRock       CANCEL			CANCELED
10-Jun	Sun.	CANCELED
23-Jun	Sat.	Heritage			Green Bay WI
24-Jun	Sun.	Hills			"
July
14-Jul	Sat	Rochester, MN	Section 2		New Olmstead
15-Jul	Sun.
21-Jul	Sat	Menomonie Falls	Section 1		Old Falls Village
22-Jul	Sun	"			"
August
4-Aug	Sat	Boscobel			Boscobel
5-Aug	Sun.	"			timeline
September
28-Sep	Fri.	Wade House School			Greenbush WI
29-Sep	Sat.	Battle/Reenactment			"
30-Sep	Sun.	"			"
October
12-Oct	Fri	School day			Coon Valley
13-Oct	Sat	Norksedahlen			Coon Valley
14-Oct	Sun	"			"

Safety School for Cannoneers

We trained in Capt. Walters pole shed because of the Snow !

25 People came to 6th Wisconsin Battery Safety School