Evidence

2253 Indexed Records
November 19, 1835

Marriage: James Flanagan & Frances Griggs

Register of Marriage Licenses by the Clerk of Jefferson County, Virginia Date of Marriage November 19, 1835 Full Names of Parties James Flanagan & Frances M. Griggs Minister S. Tuston
November 19, 1835

Naturalization Intent: John Lafferty

John Lafferty, an alien, who is desirous of being naturalized a citizen of the United States, this day appears in Court and makes a report of himself in pursuance of the act of Congress, which report […]
October 29, 1835

Married: Griggs, Lemon

MARRIED.On Tuesday evening last, by the same [Rev. A. Jones], Mr. Wm. M. Lemon, to Miss Catherine S. Griggs, daughter of Mr. John Griggs, all of this county.
October 22, 1835

Steamboats from Ireland to the United States

September 28, 1835

Deed: McGowan to Lane

This Indenture, made this 28th day of September, 1835, Between John McGowan of Jefferson County and state of Virginia of the one part, and Joseph E. Lane of Charlestown County and state aforesaid of the other […]
September 28, 1835

Deed: McGowan to Lott

This Indenture, made this 28th day of September 1835, Between John McGowan of Jefferson County and State of Virginia of the one part, and Elizabeth Lott of Charlestown, Jefferson County and state aforesaid of the other […]
September 10, 1835

Viaduct at Harpers Ferry

A grand piece of workmanship is about to be commenced at Harpers Ferry. Proposals are to be received in a few days for the mason work of the bridge which is to be constructed across the […]
August 20, 1835

Death: Thomas Foley

At Harpers-Ferry, on the 11th inst., Mr. THOMAS FOLEY, in the 81st year of his age.– The deceased was a native of Ireland, but a resident of this country for fifty-one years.– During a long acquaintance […]
March 14, 1835

Marriage: Patrick Higgins & Mary Boyle

Patrick Higgins and Mary Boyle were married 14-Mar-1835 in Toomore, County Mayo by Rev. James Henry. Patrick is listed as bachelor and Mary as spinster. The marriage was witnessed by Patrick Muiry and Nanny Bradly. Another […]
February 5, 1835

Marriage: Caton & Lindsay

Name of Groom Caten, James Name of Bride Ann Lindsay Date Feb. 5, 1835 Minister S. Tustin
December 4, 1834

First Train to Harpers Ferry

Arrival of Cars at Harpers-Ferry.— Monday last will be remembered by the citizens of Harpers-Ferry, as an important era in its history.– On that day, at half past 2 o’clock, P. M., a locomotive came thundering […]
December 4, 1834

Railroad Riots

The disorders on the Washington rail road did not terminate with the atrocious murders detailed in our last. On the night of the 22d ult. some of the ruffians forcibly entered a tavern, kept by Mrs. […]