Evidence

2253 Indexed Records Spanning 1730 to 1977
February 16, 1829

Naturalization Intent: John Frares

John Frares, an alien, who has lately arrived in the Untied 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 1, 1829

Naturalization: William Hoey

William Hoey, Carpenter, a native of Ireland, this day appeared to the Court to be admitted to become a citizen of the United States, whereupon the said William Hoey exhibited a certificate of the Clerk of […]
January 10, 1829

Canal next contracts at Harpers Ferry

The Alexandria Gazette mentions that the route of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal has been marked out as far as Harper’s Ferry, and that the next contracts will be let at that place.
November 19, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]