Evidence

2253 Indexed Records
May 20, 1839

Naturalization: Samuel Gibson

Samuel Gibson, Merchant, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted a citizen of the United States, whereupon the said Samuel Gibson exhibited a certificate of the Clerk of Baltimore County […]
April 15, 1839

Naturalization Intent: Patrick O’Conner

Patrick O’Conner, 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 […]
February 9, 1839

Rowlland/Hefflebower Mill Burned

FIRE AT HARPER’S FERRY.– The Frederick Examiner says, the mill of Rowlland & Hefflebower, at Harper’s Ferry, was burnt on Tuesday morning. There were 15 or 20,000 bushels of wheat and 3 or 400 bbls of […]
September 27, 1838

Wm. Flanagan – Sale Note Collection

NOTICE.Purchasers at my sale are reminded that their notes will become due on the 1st of October next. I will attend at Mr. Gorrell’s Tavern in Charlestown on the first and second Fridays in October, and […]
June 8, 1838

Naturalization Intent: Thomas Sturdy

Thomas Sturdy, 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 […]
May 22, 1838

Naturalization Intent: John Shields

John Shields, an alien, who wishes to become a citizen of the United States, this day appeared in Court, and pursuant to the act of Congress in such cases made and provided make a report of […]
April 23, 1838

Baptism: Andrew Higgins, Ireland

Andrew Higgins, baptized 23-Apr-1838 in LOUTH, County Louth, sponsored by Stephen Byrne and Elizabeth Matthews. Son of Pat Higgins and Mary Boyle. Address listed as Mullavally.
April 12, 1838

Death Notice: Ann Caton

DIED.On the 21st inst. Mrs. ANN CATON, wife of Mr. James Caton of Harpers-Ferry, aged about 35 years.
March 15, 1838

Wm. Flanagan Public Sale

PUBLIC SALE.WILL be sold, at public auction, on Wednesday the 28th instant, at Hazelfield, one mile north of David Moore’s blacksmith shop, and 2 miles south of Walper’s Cross-Roads, Several Horses and Brood Mares,Eight Milch Cows, […]
February 24, 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

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 […]
January 6, 1838

Letter to Joseph H. Sherrard

Citizens request arms from Armory at Harpers Ferry. Reports a thousand Irish laborers on the C & O Canal have quit their jobs and are marching from Hancock to Old Town, destroying whatever is in their […]