Evidence

May 2, 1844

Deed of Trust; Fouke/Coons Harpers Ferry Town

This Indenture, made this 2nd day of May 1844, by and between Gau Wood, William Snook, William Riley, William D. Copeland, Absolem Riley, Armistead Hobbs, Edward Robinson, James Tearney, Michael Coyle, John Cockerel, James Walling, James […]
April 15, 1844

Naturalization Intent: Thomas Kiernan

Thomas Kiernan, a native of Ireland, who has lately arrived in the United States and is desirous of being naturalized a citizen thereof this day appeared in Court and in the pursuance of the act of […]
April 15, 1844

Naturalization: Patrick Hagan

Patrick Hagan, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted a citizen of the United States, and it appearing to the Court that more than two years ago, to wit, on […]
April 2, 1844

1844 Personal Property Tax: William & James Flanagan

Flanagan, William: 3 slaves, 11 horses/mules, 2.82 1/2 taxFlanagan, James: 1 slave, 1 horses/mules, 1 clock at 25 cents, 0.77 1/2 tax
April 1, 1844

Naturalization: Jeremiah Donovan

Jeremiah Donovan, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court, to be admitted a citizen of the United States, and is appearing to the Court, that more than two years ago, to wit, at […]
March 20, 1844

Naturalization Intent: Hugh Lynch

Hugh Lynch, 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 18, 1844

Naturalization: Samuel Lover

Samuel Lover, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted a citizen of the United States, and it appearing to the Court that more than two years ago, to wit: at […]
February 19, 1844

Naturalization: Loughlan Sloan

Loughlan Sloan, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted a citizen of the United States, and it appearing that more than two years ago, to wit: at September Term, 1840, […]
February 12, 1844

Wager; Failed Group Speculative Real Estate Purchase, 60 investors.

This Indenture made this 12th day of Feby 1844, between Robert Lucas, George Mauzy & Mary, his wife, & William J. Stephens & Elizabeth, his wife, all of the county of Jefferson in the State of […]
February 1, 1844

Naturalization (minutes): John Dunn

John Dunn, a native of Ireland, admitted a citizen of the United States of America, and took the oath of allegiance (see order at length filed).
February 1, 1844

Naturalization Intent (minutes): Patrick Howe

Patrick Howe, a native of Ireland, made a report to the Court (see it filed/and declared on oath that it is bona fide his intention to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce […]
February 1, 1844

Naturalization Intent (minutes): Thomas Halligan

Thomas Halligan, a native of Ireland, made a report to the Court (see it filed/and declared on oath that it is bona fide his intention to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce […]