The Sauk leader (1767-1838) died of unknown causes at the age of 71.
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The Black Hawk War lasted about three months, from May 14, 1832 to August 27. when Black Hawk surrendered. There is a link below.
It resulted in a long-term peace between white settlers and the Sauk and Fox tribes.
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Abraham Lincoln volunteered for the militia in the Black Hawk war. He was elected captain of his company. He never saw combat, but helped bury militia dead after two battles. There is a link below. Also, Lincoln joined and rejoined the Illinois militaia three times during the Black Hawk War. he did not, however, see any battle action. He spent the last days of his enlistment helping to search for Chief Black Hawk and his warriors.