Evidence

2253 Indexed Records
November 2, 1837

6000 laborers on C&O

There are now engaged on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal six thousand laborers. When the whole work is put under contract it is supposed the number will be increased to 15,000. — Their wages at $1.25 […]
October 16, 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

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

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

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

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

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 […]
November 3, 1836

Economic Result of Immigration

CAUSES OF HIGH PRICES.— A correspondent of the New York Express attributed the enhanced value of bread stuffs, and provisions generally, to causes independent of speculation, and considers it the natural result of the arrival of […]
February 17, 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

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

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

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 […]