Jefferson County - The Welsh of Harpers Ferry

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October 29, 1859

29 Oct 1859

Bravery of the Hamtramck Guards

Mr. Zittle– There seems to be considerable talk and gossip through some parts of this community, about the conduct of the Hamtramck Guards, at Harper’s Ferry during the insurrection there. Being an eye-witness to the whole […]

October 29, 1859

29 Oct 1859

Conversation with Capt. Brown.

Several of the Reporters who visited Harper’s Ferry last week availed themselves of an opportunity to be present at an interview which Mr. Senator Mason, of Virginia, and the Hon. Mr. Faulkner, also of Virginia, and […]

October 29, 1859

29 Oct 1859

Noble Conduct of A Lady (Raid)

An incident of the occasion is thus referred to by Mr. Throckmorton, of Harper’s Ferry : When Beckham was shot our men became almost frantic. They rushed in Wager’s hotel, where the prisoner (Thompson) was crying […]

October 28, 1859

28 Oct 1859

Theft of U. S. Arms

Some 700 Minnie guns and rifles belonging to the United States, have been missed from the armory at Harper’s Ferry, supposed to have been appropriated by the volunteers who were present during the occurrences of the […]

July 16, 1859

16 Jul 1859

Geo. W. Caton Sale

TRUSTEE’S AND CONSTABLE’S SALE! By Virtue of a Deed of Trust, given by George W. Caton to the undersigned, which Deed is of record in the Clerk’s Office of Jefferson County, to secure certain debts, therein […]

December 31, 1858

31 Dec 1858

Land Book, 1858 – Martha Flanagan

List of the Taxable Land in Jefferson County for the Year 1858. Name of Owner Flanagan, Martha Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. Dower Number of Acres 123 3/4 Name of […]

December 31, 1858

31 Dec 1858

Land Book, 1858 – James Flanagan, heirs

List of the Taxable Land in Jefferson County for the Year 1858. Name of Owner Flanagan, James heirs Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. in fee Number of Acres 129 3/4 […]

December 31, 1858

31 Dec 1858

Land Book, 1858 – Dennis M. Daniels

List of the Taxable Land in Jefferson County for the Year 1858. Name of Owner Daniels, Dennis M. Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. in fee Number of Acres 120 3/4 […]

October 16, 1858

16 Oct 1858

“Ould Ireland” Proclaims Hostilities at Dam 4

War! War! War!— “Ould Ireland” proclaiming Hostilities against “Amiriky” at Dam No 4— the “Hamtramck Guards” ordered to battle. On Saturday morning last, the 9th inst., our town was thrown into considerable commotion by the summoning […]

June 28, 1858

28 Jun 1858

Deed of Trust: Caton, Huffman Trustee

This Indenture made the 28th day of June 1858, Between George W. Caton of the first part, Benjamin Huffman of the second part, and Robert A. Lucas, John Reynolds, and Albert Humerickhouse of the third part. […]

June 26, 1858

26 Jun 1858

Marriage of Maggie C. Welch to Dr. George Stephenson

MARRIAGES. On the 22nd inst., by Rev. Charles White, Dr. Geo. B. Stephenson to Miss Maggie C. daughter of James S. Welch Esq , all of Harper’s Ferry, Jefferson County Va.

June 26, 1858

26 Jun 1858

The Canal at Dam N. 4

The breach at Dam No. 4 is about to be closed, now that the stage of water will permit operations. Over 100 hands, (chiefly boatsmen, whose all is dependent upon the Canal,) are employed night and […]

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Bravery of the Hamtramck Guards

Conversation with Capt. Brown.

Noble Conduct of A Lady (Raid)

Theft of U. S. Arms

Geo. W. Caton Sale

Land Book, 1858 – Martha Flanagan

Land Book, 1858 – James Flanagan, heirs

Land Book, 1858 – Dennis M. Daniels

“Ould Ireland” Proclaims Hostilities at Dam 4

Deed of Trust: Caton, Huffman Trustee

Marriage of Maggie C. Welch to Dr. George Stephenson

The Canal at Dam N. 4

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