Historedia
Person

Alexander Ramsey

Events
2
Episodes
7
Years
1862–1873

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Alexander Ramsey, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Dakota War of 1862 begins in Minnesota

    1862

    Role: Minnesota Governor

    1. August 18, 1862 · Lower Sioux AgencyAttack on Lower Sioux Agency

      Little Crow led a surprise attack on the Lower Sioux Agency on August 18, 1862, marking the war's start.

    2. August 18, 1862 · Milford TownshipAttack on Milford Township

      Dakota warriors attacked Milford Township on August 18, 1862, killing 53 civilians.

    3. August 19–23, 1862 · New UlmBattles of New Ulm

      Dakota warriors attacked New Ulm, Minnesota, on August 19 and 23, 1862, killing settlers and engaging militia.

    4. August 20–22, 1862 · Fort RidgelyAttacks on Fort Ridgely

      Dakota forces attacked Fort Ridgely on August 20 and 22, 1862, prompting military relief efforts.

  2. Comstock Law enacted

    1873

    Role: Senator

    1. February 11, 1873 · United States SenateSenate Introduction

      Anthony Comstock leveraged connections to have Senator William Windom introduce the bill in the Senate on February 11, 1873.

    2. February 21, 1873 · United States SenateSenate Passage

      The bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent on February 21, 1873, following committee amendments and postponed considerations.

    3. March 1, 1873 · United States House of RepresentativesHouse Passage

      The bill passed the House of Representatives without objection on March 1, 1873, following advocacy on obscenity threats.

Sources

  1. Dakota War of 1862 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  2. Comstock Act of 1873 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24