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1949 Indexed Records Spanning 1730 to 1977 Database Info

May 28, 1852

28 May 1852

Naturalization Intent: Murtha Walsh

Murtha Walsh, an alien, who is desirous of being naturalized a citizen of the United States, this day appeared in open Court, and in pursuance of the act of Congress, made the following report of himself, […]

January 23, 1852

23 Jan 1852

Redman Burke, Power of Attorney.

Know all men by these presents that I Redman Burke of Jefferson County in the State of Virginia, have constituted and appointed and by these presents to constitute and appoint William Brown of Washington County and […]

December 31, 1851

31 Dec 1851

Land Book, 1851 – William Flanagan

LIST of the LAND TAX in Jefferson County for the year 1851. Name of Owner Flanagan, William Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. Simple Number of Acres 379 Description of the […]

December 31, 1851

31 Dec 1851

Land Book, 1851 – Michael Walsh Heirs

List of the Taxable Town Lots in Jefferson County for the Year 1851. Name of Owner Walsh, Michael, Heirs Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. Simple Number of each lot in […]

October 27, 1851

27 Oct 1851

Naturalization: Thomas Gallagher

Thomas Gallaher, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted to become a citizen of the United States, whereupon the said Thomas Gallaher exhibited a certificate of the Clerk of St. […]

January 21, 1851

21 Jan 1851

William Flanagan farm for rent.

FARM FOR RENT. I will rent to a good tenant for the next year, the Farm on which I now reside, on the Potomac river, and near to Zion Church, Jefferson county. There are 250 Acres […]

December 31, 1850

31 Dec 1850

Land Book, 1850 – William Flanagan

LIST of the LAND TAX in Jefferson County for the year 1850. Name of Owner Flanagan, William Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. Simple Number of Acres 377 Description of the […]

December 31, 1850

31 Dec 1850

Land Book, 1850 – Michael Walsh Heirs

List of the Taxable Town Lots in Jefferson County for the Year 1850. Name of Owner Walsh, Michael, Heirs Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. Simple Number of each lot in […]

November 28, 1850

28 Nov 1850

Antietam Iron Ore Bank for Sale

FOR SALE OR LEASE — A portion of the ORE BANK known as the Virginia Ore Bank of the Antietam Iron Works. It is situated immediately on the Potomac and Canal, near Harper’s Ferry. The quality […]

November 21, 1850

21 Nov 1850

Sad Condition of Harpers Ferry

HARPER’S FERRY.– The editor of the Boonsboro’ Odd Fellow lately visited Harper’s Ferry, and says: — “We were sorry to hear of the embarrassed condition of monetary affairs and the consequent prostration of business. This sad […]

October 19, 1850

19 Oct 1850

1850 Order: John Griggs Admin vs. James Flanagan

October 1850 Term Law Order Books. Page 247.

October 8, 1850

8 Oct 1850

Married (Shepherdstown, Oct 8 1850)

MARRIED. On the 2nd instant, by the Rev. Mr. Schmucker, Mr. Jacob Saylor of Cumberland, Md., to Miss Laura L. Vincenheller of Shepherdstown. On the 25th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Furlong, Samuel R. Snyder to […]

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