Evidence

October 23, 1852

Naturalization Intent: John Malony

John Malony, an alien, who is desirous of being naturalized a citizen of the United States, made the following report of himself, viz: I John Malony, make the following report of myself to the Circuit Court […]
October 16, 1852

Deed of Trust, Brittain to Boerley.

This Indenture made this 16th day of October in the year 1852 between Joseph Brittain jun’r and Ellen M Brittain, his wife, of the one part, and Charles B. Harding of the other part. Witnesseth that […]
September 18, 1852

Release: William Flanagan

Deed Book 32. Page 463. A. Hunter to release Wm. Flanagan Whereas by a deed dated January 12, 1849 William Flanagan of the County of Jefferson conveyed to Andrew Hunter as trustee to secure the payment […]
June 2, 1852

Married: Dennis Daniels & Ann Rebecca Flanagan

MARRIED — In the same place [Boonsboro, M.D.], at the Eagle Hotel, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. Wm. Monroe, Mr. DENNIS M. DANIEL, to Miss ANN REBECCA FLANAGAN, both of Jefferson County, Va.
May 28, 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

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

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

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 […]
December 18, 1851

Petrified Man (IL) Believed to Be Canal Laborer

PETRIFIED MAN.– The Morris (Ill.) Yeoman states that not long since, while some men were digging in a coal bank, near the canal, they exhumed the body of a man in a perfect state of petrifaction. […]
November 27, 1851

The Irish Relief Bill

A most extraordinary plea (says the Richmond Republican) is set up for Johnsonand Leake’s vote against the Irish Relief Bill. It is, that they could not vote for it on account of its unconstitutionality. How happened […]
October 27, 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

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 […]