Theodore W. Goldin was born in Avon, Wisconsin back in 1858. As an infant, he was adopted by Reuben and Elizabeth. His birth name has been lost, when he was four the family moved to Brodhead, Wisconsin.He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1876, lying about his age. He was assigned to the 7th U.S. Cavalry just three months after he enlisted. Just a month afterwards he was involved in the Battle of Little Bighorn. His assignment on that fateful day was to deliver a message to Major Marcus Reno, thus avoiding being a casualtyHe was discharged in 1877 after the Army learned he lied about his age. In 1881, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1882. He was elected to clerk of the circuit court, serving as assistant chief clerk of the Wisconsin State Assembly afterwards. Starting off the 2...
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