Evidence

December 25, 1865

Deed of Trust: Caton, Sherman Trustee

This deed made on the 25th day of December, in the year 1865, between George Caton of the County of Jefferson and State of West Virginia, of the one part, and Oliver H. F. Sherman, of […]
December 2, 1865

War with England

Our London correspondent says the New York News, says that instructions have been, or will be, immediately sent to the British Minister at Washington to ask of our Government an explanation of its conduct in the […]
October 28, 1865

The Object of Fenianism, Canada

The New York Herald’s Canada correspondent has found a new object for the Fenian movement. According to this authority it is not “Ould Ireland” that the Fenians are after, but the formation of a new Irish […]
October 12, 1865

Fatal Casualties (Irish Laborers in Wells)

Mr. DENNIS O’LEARY, an eminently worthy and industrious Irish laborer, well and favorably known by the citizens and farmers of this neighborhood, came to his death on Thursday last under very painful circumstances. He was engaged […]
July 1, 1863

Patrick Mackin, 12th VA Cavalry Service Record

September 19, 1862

Andrew Higgins, 12th VA Cavalry Civil War Service Record

August 31, 1862

James Halpin, 12th VA Cavalry Civil War Service Record

April 20, 1862

Owen Higgins, 12th VA Cavalry Civil War Service Record

March 17, 1862

12 Cav. Va. – Geo. Caton

March 17, 1862

George Caton, 12th VA Cavalry Civil War Service Record

December 31, 1860

Land Book, 1860 – James Flanagan, heirs

List of the Taxable Land in Jefferson County for the Year 1860. 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, 1860

Land Book, 1860 – Martha Flanagan

List of the Taxable Land in Jefferson County for the Year 1860. 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 […]