Evidence

February 5, 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

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

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

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

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 28, 1854

The Cholera in Martinsburg

The sad duty is imposed upon us of announcing to our readers, says the Martinsburg Gazette, of the 25th inst, that this dreadful disease again made its appearance among us on Tuesday of last week. Why […]
October 27, 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

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 […]
January 14, 1854

B&O Employment Numbers

Baltimore & Ohio RailroadWe learn from the “American” that this Company has now in its employ about 1000 mechanics and laborers. In the department of transportation, 700– machinery, 2,400– road repairs, 900. The total number of […]
January 14, 1854

NY Immigration, Demographics 1853

IMMIGRATION FOR 1853, IN NEW YORK.— According to the books of the Commissioners of Emigration, 284,945 aliens and 50,312 citizens arrived at this port by sea during the past year– and of these 113,164 were Irish, […]
December 31, 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

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 […]