Virginia - The Welsh of Harpers Ferry

WINCHESTER, October 23.On Sunday morning last the 8th Regiment struck their tents on the commons near this town, and marched for Harper’s Ferry, on the Potomak, where, we understand, they are to be stationed during the […]

Kline's Carlisle Weekly Gazette

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October 8, 1799

8 Oct 1799

US Purchases 166 Acres at Harpers Ferry

It appears from a Winchester paper, that a canal is cutting at Harper’s Ferry to turn the machinery for manufacturing gun barrels; and that Col. Lear I[?] purchased for the United States 166 acres of land, […]

The Western Spy and Miami Gazette

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9 Jun 2026

“On The Bridge” Marriages

ON THE BRIDGE.– Three weddings recently took place “on the Bridge,” at Harper’s Ferry. Of course they were all runaway matches from Virginia, where marriages are illegal without the consent of the parents of the parties […]

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9 Jun 2026

WWI Draft: George William Emmart

Name George William Emmart Home Address Strasburg Jct. Shen. Va Age in Years 44 Date of Birth October 8 1873 Race White U.S. Citizen/Alien Native Born Present Occupation Foreman Employer Standard Lime & Stone Co. Place […]

WWI Draft Registration

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