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John Brown

This topic appears in 24 indexed records between 1859 and 1915.
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1859 Earliest Record
1915 Latest Record
Harpers Ferry Strongest Location
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December 5, 2020
December 5, 2020

Patrick Higgins Was Shot During Abolitionist Raid

Patrick Higgins, On Guard At Harpers Ferry Bridge, Was Shot By John Brown When The Abolitionists’ Raid Occurred. JUST as the roll of a drum quickens the step of the old soldiers and rekindles within them […]
August 22, 1915
January 20, 2026
January 20, 2026

John Brown Raid: Clippings From Old Piles

THE JOHN BROWN RAIDSOME CLIPPINGS FROM OUR OLD PILES OF 1859. Thursday, October 20th, 1859.OUr citizens were startled on Monday morning last, by the arrival of a messenger informing us that a band of lawless Desperadoes […]
November 28, 1912
December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020

Higgins, Memories of John Brown & The Raiders

A Veteran Railroad Man’s Memories of John Brown and the Raiders of 1859 HARPER’S FERRY, W. VA., Dec. 26.NEXT Tuesday will mark the anniversary of the execution of John Brown and his band of raiders at […]
December 27, 1908
January 20, 2026
January 20, 2026

First Victim of John Brown Raid

Practically neglected and gradually merging into the characterless undulations of the Old Colored Cemetery in this city, is a grave that the colored people should especially honor. Over its apparently neglected surface they should raise some […]
September 10, 1901
August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

Hanging of John Brown & His Comrades

We are frequently asked as to the hanging of John Brown and his comrades– some persons supposing that all were hanged the same day. The facts are these: John Brown was hung December 2nd, 1859, at […]
October 16, 1895
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Time Period Concentration

This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1850s 12 records
1860s 3 records
1880s 3 records
1910s 2 records
1900s 2 records
1890s 2 records

Frequently Associated Families

These surnames most commonly appear alongside the topic "John Brown" across historical collections.

Brown
17 records
Higgins
4 records
Turner
3 records
Shepherd
3 records
Washington
3 records
Smith
3 records
Lee
3 records
Green
3 records
Cook
3 records
Boteler
3 records
Baylor
2 records
Boerley
2 records
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