Lorancie Schellhous

From Black Hawk Slept Here

Lorancie Schellhous (born May 10, 1793 in Ferrisburgh Township, Vermont, died at age 84 ca. 1877) did not serve in the militia, but participated in the building of Fort Hogan during the Black Hawk war. His autobiographical reminiscences provide one of the two first-hand accounts of that episode.

Miscellaneous facts

• Is not listed in the militia roster, but his brothers are
• Built a dam and mill in present-day Colon
• Alternate spelling of his surname: Shellhous
• Alternate spellings of his first name: Loransie (on land records), Lorausi (1877 county history)
• Autobiographical reminiscences at [1]