Jefferson County - The Welsh of Harpers Ferry

1949 Indexed Records Spanning 1730 to 1977 Database Info

November 19, 1828

19 Nov 1828

Naturalization Intent: Edward Kelly

Edward Kelly, an alien, who has lately arrived in the United States, and is desirous of being anturalized a citizen thereof this day appeared in Court, and in pursuance of the Act of Congress, made a […]

November 1, 1828

1 Nov 1828

Harper’s Ferry Bridge almost completed.

The fourth and last arch of the Harper’s Ferry bridge is under way, and we are informed that this valuable improvement will be in a passable condition about the middle of November. It will be a […]

September 8, 1828

8 Sep 1828

Virginius, Spontaneous Combustion

A singular instance of spontaneous combustion lately occurred at Virginius, near Harper’s Ferry. In the office of Mr. Glazer, clerk for Mr. Wernwag, was a small wooden box. This was filled with fine saw dust, & […]

August 5, 1828

5 Aug 1828

Deed Of Trust: James Caten

A Deed of Trust from James Caton to James Thropp, Trustee for Samuel Thropp, conveying in Trust for the purposes therein named certain articles of personal property therein enumerated, was, on the 5th day of August, […]

August 1, 1828

1 Aug 1828

Canal sets completion date to Harpers Ferry

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. — The Charlestown Free Press says that “Mr. Mercer assured the convention that the canal on the Potomac would be completed to Harper’s Ferry by the 1st of December, 1829.” The Press […]

May 6, 1828

6 May 1828

Naturalization Intent: John Cunningham

John Cunningham, 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 in pursuance of the act of Congress, made a […]

March 22, 1828

22 Mar 1828

Release: Elizabeth Sloan to father, Joseph Farr

Whereas some little time before my marage [marriage] with my husband Doct. Conway Stone their was a marriage contract entered into between Doct. Stone and myself then Elizabeth Farr, in which Contract my Farther [Father] Joseph […]

March 20, 1828

20 Mar 1828

Naturalization Intent: Oliver Sloan

Oliver Sloan an alien, and is desirous of being naturalized a citizen of the United States of America, this day appeared in open Court, and in pursuance of the Act of Congress, made a report of […]

March 20, 1828

20 Mar 1828

Naturalization Intent: Oliver Sloan

Oliver Sloan, an alien, and is desirous of being naturalized a citizen of the United States of America, this day appeared in open Court, and in pursuance of the Act of Congress, made a report of […]

January 3, 1828

3 Jan 1828

Marble Quarry

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 19, 1827 GENTLEMEN– I have been desired to put the accompanying specimen of marble into your hands, with a request, that, if you can find room, and deem it of sufficient importance, you […]

August 4, 1827

4 Aug 1827

McKenney married to Mrs. Mary Jackson

Lately, at Harper’s Ferry, Mr. McKenny to Mrs. Mary Jackson, he being the lady’s fifth husband, and she is only in her 28th year.

July 26, 1827

26 Jul 1827

New Masonic Hall at Harpers Ferry

MASONIC NOTICE.The dedication and consecration of the new Masonic Hall at Harpers-Ferry, will take place on Monday the 10th day of September next. The brethren of neighboring Lodges, and all brethren in regular standing, are respectfully […]

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Industrial Laborers

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Philip Coons Accounts

Accounts & Bonds Due To Prominent Harpers Ferry Merchant Philip Coons, Nov. 1855.

Irish-born Residents (1850)

A Listing of All Irish-born Residents of Jefferson County, Virginia in the year 1850.

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Naturalization Intent: Edward Kelly

Harper’s Ferry Bridge almost completed.

Virginius, Spontaneous Combustion

Deed Of Trust: James Caten

Canal sets completion date to Harpers Ferry

Naturalization Intent: John Cunningham

Release: Elizabeth Sloan to father, Joseph Farr

Naturalization Intent: Oliver Sloan

Naturalization Intent: Oliver Sloan

Marble Quarry

McKenney married to Mrs. Mary Jackson

New Masonic Hall at Harpers Ferry

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The Welsh of Harpers Ferry