Evidence

1949 Indexed Records Spanning 1730 to 1977 Database Info

January 8, 1847

8 Jan 1847

Cotton Factory Opening

“THE BLOSSOM OPENING– That splendid water at Harper’s Ferry, the best, probably, in this country next to Niagara Falls, is beginning to be brought into use. A large cotton factory, one hundred by forty-five feet in […]

December 31, 1846

31 Dec 1846

Land Book, 1846 – William Flanagan

LIST of the LAND TAX in Jefferson County for the year 1846. 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, 1846

31 Dec 1846

Land Book, 1846 – Michael Walsh Heirs

List of the Taxable Town Lots in Jefferson County for the Year 1846. Name of Owner Walsh, Michael, Heirs Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. Simple Number of each lot in […]

August 11, 1846

11 Aug 1846

Juliet; Struck at Flanigan’s Wharf

The brig Juliet, belonging to Mr. Henry Lee, of this city [Baltimore], lying at Flanigan’s wharf, was struck, and her main mast shattered. Several persons were prostrated by the shock, but soon recovered.

July 31, 1846

31 Jul 1846

Deed of Trust: Boerley to Lover

This Indenture made this 31st day of July 1846, between Thomas Burley, of the County of Jefferson and state of Virginia of the first part, Samuel Lover, of the said County and State, of the second […]

July 1, 1846

List of Taxable Property within the District of Samuel Hone, Commissioner of the Revenue in the County of Jefferson for the year 1846. (F)

1 Jul 1846

1846 Personal Property Tax: William & James Flanagan

Flanagan, William: 2 white males above 16 years of age; 3 slaves above 16 years of age; 2 slaves above 12 years of age; 9 horses, mules, &c. 1 other clocks; 2.62 1/2 tax. Flanagan, James: […]

June 19, 1846

19 Jun 1846

Naturalization: William Roddy

William Roddy, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted to become a citizen of the United States; whereupon the said William Roddy exhibited a certificate of the Clerk of Berkeley […]

January 19, 1846

19 Jan 1846

Naturalization Intent: Patrick O’Connell

Patrick O’Connell, a native of Ireland, who has lately arrived in the United States and is desirous of being naturalized a citizen thereof, this day appeared in Court and in pursuance of the act of Congress, […]

January 19, 1846

19 Jan 1846

Naturalization: Matthew Sinet

Matthew Sinet, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted a citizen of the United States, and exhibited to the Court a certificate of the Clerk of the District Court of […]

December 31, 1845

31 Dec 1845

Land Book, 1845 – William Flanagan

LIST of the LAND TAX in Jefferson County for the year 1845. 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, 1845

31 Dec 1845

Land Book, 1845 – Michael Walsh Heirs

List of the Taxable Town Lots in Jefferson County for the Year 1845. Name of Owner Walsh, Michael, Heirs Residence Jefferson Estate, whether held in fee simple, for life, &c. Simple Number of Town Lots 2 […]

July 1, 1845

List of Taxable Property within the District of Samuel Hone, Commissioner of Revenue in the County of Jefferson for the year 1845. (F)

1 Jul 1845

1845 Personal Property Tax: William & James Flanagan

Flanagan, James: 1 white males above 16 years of age, 1 slaves above 16 years of age, 1 slaves above 12 years of age, 1 horses/mules/&tc, 1 other clocks, 1.26 1/2 tax Flanagan, William: 1 white […]

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