What Happened in Nov 1856

Douglas Marries Adele Cutts

Stephen Douglas and Adele Cutts were married in Washington in November 1856. Adele immediately took over the management of the Senator's household,... Read more

The United States Army Establishes Fort Buchanan On Sonoita Creek

The purchased lands were initially appended to the existing New Mexico Territory. To help control the new land, the United States Army established... Read more