Solomon Juneau
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Solomon Laurent Juneau, or Laurent-Salomon Juneau was a French Canadian fur trader, land speculator, and politician who helped found the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born in Repentigny, Quebec
Juneau in 1856
Statue of Juneau in Juneau Park, Milwaukee
Josette Vieau Juneau
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Josette Juneau was a mixed Indigenous and Settler "founding mother" of Milwaukee, known for her charitable work.
Solomon Juneau
…had become known for, and his reputation for being able to deal well with the local native Americans. Juneau later married one of Vieau's daughters, Josette, and went on to found what was to become the City of Milwaukee. Juneau settled an area east of the Milwaukee River called Juneautown (present-day East…
Josette Vieau Juneau