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February 5, 1855

5 Feb 1855

United States vs. Thomas Kirwan

In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Virginia.At Rules held in the Clerks office of the said Court on the 7th day of March, 1855. The United States of America, PlaintiffagainstThomas Kirwan, Defendant. In Ejectment for […]

January 1, 1855

1 Jan 1855

Clowe Nominated to Armory Superintendent

THE ARMORY AT HARPER’S FERRY.– The President has nominated to the Senate Henry W. Clowe to be Superintendent of the Armory at Harper’s Ferry, in conformity with the provisions of the law passed at the last […]

December 31, 1854

31 Dec 1854

Land Book, 1854 – William Flanagan

LIST of the LAND TAX in Jefferson County for the year 1854. Name of Owner Flanagan, William Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. Life Number of Acres 379 Description of the […]

December 31, 1854

31 Dec 1854

Land Book, 1854 – Michael Walsh Heirs

List of the Taxable Town Lots in Jefferson County for the Year 1854. Name of Owner Walsh, Michael, Heirs Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. Life Number of each lot in […]

December 20, 1854

20 Dec 1854

Marriage: George Moler & Laura Flanagan

Marriage Register, Jefferson County, West Virginia No. 310 Date December 20th, 1854 Full Name of Parties George Wm. Moler & Laura F. Flanagan

October 27, 1854

27 Oct 1854

Naturalization Intent: Bernard Coulahan

Bernard Coulahan, an alien who is desirous of being naturalized a citizen of the United States, This day appeared in Court, and in pursuance of the act of Congress made the following report of himself, viz:I […]

July 1, 1854

1 Jul 1854

Lime Boat Burned In Canal

Lime-Boat Burned.A lime-boat belonging to Mr. CALLEN, was burned in the Canal near this place, a few days since, while on its way to market with a heavy cargo of lime. The fire occurred from a […]

December 31, 1853

31 Dec 1853

Land Book, 1853 – William Flanagan

LIST of the LAND TAX in Jefferson County for the year 1853. Name of Owner Flanagan, William Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. Life Number of Acres 379 Description of the […]

December 31, 1853

31 Dec 1853

Land Book, 1853 – Michael Walsh Heirs

List of the Taxable Town Lots in Jefferson County for the Year 1853. Name of Owner Walsh, Michael, Heirs Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. Life Number of each lot in […]

December 20, 1853

20 Dec 1853

Birth: Angelina Caton

Lines Numbered 19 Date of Birth Dec. 20 [1853] Name of Child Angelina Color White Sex Female Born Alive Place of Birth Jefferson County Father’s Name in full George Caton Father’s Occupation Farmer Father’s Residence Jefferson […]

May 12, 1853

12 May 1853

Birth: Cora Virginia Daniels

Register [Births] 1853 Lines Numbered 23 Date of Birth May 12 [1853] Name of Child, If Named Cora Virginia Color White Sex Female Born Alive Place of Birth Jeff Co. Father’s Name in Full Dennis B. […]

February 27, 1853

27 Feb 1853

Marriage: Patrick Walch & Mary O’Brien

Register of Marriage Licenses by the Clerk of Jefferson County, Virginia No. 257 Names of Parties Patrick Walch & Mary O’Brien Date Feb. 27, 1853

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