Evidence

September 13, 1850

1850 Census: Elizabeth Grey Household

Subdivision No. 2, Washington County, Marylandas enumerated by ElmStush [?]House Number: 913 Name Age Sex Profession Birthplace Elizabeth Grey 38 F Md Sarah Grey 15 F Md Margaret Grey 8 F Md Margaret Grey 93 F Md […]
September 11, 1850

Cholera in South Bolivar

THE CHOLERA NEAR HARPER’S FERRY.– The Charlestown Spirit of Jefferson, of yesterday, has the following in reference to the re-appearance of the cholera in the neighborhood of Harper’s Ferry: Without any apparent local causes, and without […]
September 10, 1850

House, Watson, cholera death

THE CHOLERA. — Since our last publication, Mr. Wm. C. House, and a Mr. Watson, died of cholera. They resided in Bolivar. — Free Press.
September 3, 1850

1850 Census: Daniel Shafer Household

Creagerstown, Frederick County, Marylandas enumerated by Michael BromellHouse Number: 411 Name Age Sex Profession Birthplace Daniel Shafer 59 M Shoemaker Maryland E. Elizabeth Shafer 17 F Maryland Henrietta A. Shafer 15 F Maryland Washington L. Shafer 13 […]
August 31, 1850

1850 Census: Christopher Slavin Household

28th District, Jefferson County, Virginia as enumerated by J. J. Miller House Number: 1392 Name Age Sex Profession Birthplace Christopher Slavin 30 M Ireland Mary Slavin 30 F Ireland Mary A. Slavin* 9 F Virginia Thomas Slavin […]
August 21, 1850

The Cholera — Harpers Ferry, Martinsburg, &c.

THE CHOLERA– Harper’s Ferry, Martinsburg, &c. — There is much less alarm now in Jefferson county, Va., in regard to the cholera, it having greatly subsided, and the Charlestown Free Press of yesterday, says: The health […]
August 21, 1850

Naturalization Intent: Michael Kennedy

Michael Kennedy, an alien, who has lately arrived in the United States, and is desirous of being naturalized a citizen thereof, this day appeared in Court, and made a report of himself, which report is in […]
August 20, 1850

Cholera and Limestone Water.

A writer in the Cincinnati Gazette takes ground against the theory that cholera is more prevalent in limestone districts than elsewhere, he says: Wherever water is used from wells dug through blue clay or soapstone, the […]
August 14, 1850

Spread of The Cholera, Harpers Ferry, Winchester, Charlestown.

SPREAD OF THE CHOLERA.– Harper’s Ferry, Winchester, Charlestown, &c.– We regret to learn that the cholera, which appeared so suddenly and with considerable fatality at Harper’s Ferry, a short time since, not only continues there, but […]
August 11, 1850

1850 Census: John Sullivan Household

28th District, Jefferson County, Virginiaas enumerated by J. J. MillerHouse Number: 849 Name Age Sex Profession Birthplace John Sullivan 35 M Mason Ireland Catharine Sullivan 40 F Ireland Thomas Sullivan 10 M Laborer Ireland John Welsh 22 […]
August 11, 1850

1850 Census: Barney Ott Household

28th District, Jefferson County, Virginiaas enumerated by J. J. MillerHouse Number: 845 Name Age Sex Profession Birthplace Barney Ott 54 M Wagonmaker Virginia Margaret Ott 38 F Virginia John Ott 20 M Virginia Samuel Ott 18 M […]
August 10, 1850

Harpers Fery Cholera

HARPER’S FERRY, Aug. 9. — The sun is very oppressive. Six cases of cholera were reported in town to-day, and three at Bolivar Mill, but no deaths have occurred. Business has been suspended, and more than […]