Jefferson County - The Welsh of Harpers Ferry

1949 Indexed Records Spanning 1730 to 1977 Database Info

February 24, 1838

24 Feb 1838

Sale of Slaves: John Griggs

This indenture made and entered into this 24th day of Feb. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight between John Griggs, of the county of Jefferson, State of Virginia of […]

January 16, 1838

16 Jan 1838

Riot Among Irish Laborers

There was a riot among the laborers on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal a short time since. They assembled together to the number of 1000, nearly all of whom were Irish. The paraded through Hampshire and […]

October 16, 1837

16 Oct 1837

Naturalization: Richard Doran

Richard D. Doran, merchant, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted a citizen of the United States, and the Court being satisfied that more than two years previous to this […]

June 15, 1837

15 Jun 1837

Naturalization: William A. Stephenson

William A. Stephenson, a native of Ireland, personally appeared in Court and declared on oath that it is his bona fide intention to become a citizen of the United States of America and to renounce forever […]

May 17, 1837

17 May 1837

Naturalization: John J. Hickey

John J. Hickey, Gent., a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted to become a citizen of the United States, whereupon the said John Joseph Hickey exhibited a certificate of the […]

February 6, 1837

6 Feb 1837

Flanagan Testimony in Suit Brought By Griggs Admin

February Term 1837 Having fully answered, these respondents deny all [?] and pray to be [?] dismissed with their costs, etc.Wm. C. Worthington. Articles received from John Griggs, dec’d.Bed Straw & bedding1 Carriage — 2 Milch […]

November 23, 1836

23 Nov 1836

Naturalization: Thomas McNulty

Thomas McNulty, a native of Ireland, this day, applied to hte court to be admitted to become a citizen of the United States, whereupon, the said Thomas McNulty exhibited a certificate of the clerk of the […]

November 10, 1836

10 Nov 1836

McDaniel; Trial for Assault

The Same [The Commonwealth], PlaintiffagainstJohn McDaniel alias Jackson McDaniel, Defendant This day came as will the attorney for the Commonwealth as the Defendant by his attorney pleaded not guilty in which plea the attorney for the […]

February 17, 1836

17 Feb 1836

Naturalization: Martin Grace

Martin Grace, a native of Ireland, yesterday applied to the Court to be permitted to become a citizen of the United States, whereupon, the said Martin Grace exhibited a certificate of the Clerk of the Court […]

February 1, 1836

1 Feb 1836

John Griggs Estate

… a relinquishment of Elizabeth Griggs, widow of John Griggs, do ordered to be [?]ld and on the motion of Richard Williams, who made oath according to Law and with Thos. Griggs (of John), Thomas Brotherton, […]

February 1, 1836

1 Feb 1836

John Griggs estate, approval of R. Williams, Administrator.

A relinquishment of Elizabeth Griggs widow of John Griggs, dec’d, ordered to be filed and on the motion of Richard Williams, who made oath according to Law and with Thos. Griggs (of John), Thomas Brotherton, Wm. […]

November 26, 1835

26 Nov 1835

Marriage of James Flanagan to Frances M. Griggs

On the 19th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Tuston, Mr. James Glanegan [Flanagan] to miss Frances M. Griggs, daughter of Mr. John Griggs, both of this county. [A couple of slices of delicious cake accompanied the […]

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