Evidence

2253 Indexed Records Spanning 1730 to 1977
February 7, 1828

Disturbance Among The Irish

On Friday some half dozen emigrants “from the county of Longford, Ireland,” challenged as many “from the county of Kildaire” to a trial of strength; and accordingly, a boxing match took place on that day at […]
January 8, 1828

Flanagan, purchase of Browning real estate.

A list of sale of the Real Estate of William Browning late of Frederick County, [MD] deceased. William Flanagan | A tract of land containing about 181 acres for cash. $1030.00James Flanagan | A tract of […]
January 3, 1828

Marble Quarry

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 19, 1827 GENTLEMEN– I have been desired to put the accompanying specimen of marble into your hands, with a request, that, if you can find room, and deem it of sufficient importance, you […]
September 13, 1827

Will: Peter Licklider

In the name of God Amen, I Peter Licklider of Frederick County, State of Maryland, being sick and weak in body but of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding do hereby make this my last […]
August 4, 1827

McKenney married to Mrs. Mary Jackson

Lately, at Harper’s Ferry, Mr. McKenny to Mrs. Mary Jackson, he being the lady’s fifth husband, and she is only in her 28th year.
July 26, 1827

New Masonic Hall at Harpers Ferry

MASONIC NOTICE.The dedication and consecration of the new Masonic Hall at Harpers-Ferry, will take place on Monday the 10th day of September next. The brethren of neighboring Lodges, and all brethren in regular standing, are respectfully […]
July 19, 1827

Arrangements for Completing Harpers Ferry Bridge

The Virginia Free Press states, that definitive arrangements have been made for completing the Harper’s Ferry Bridge, during the present season. The completion of such a highly important work will be hailed by the public with […]
May 26, 1827

Mary Jackson; on 5th husband

A hard character. — Mrs. Mary Jackson, of Harper’s Ferry, now only twenty eight years of age, was married a few days since to her fifth husband.
October 10, 1826

Sloan, personal property sold to pay off debt to Fulton.

This Indenture made this 10th day of October 1826 Between Conway Sloan of the one part, Randall Brown of the second part, and Robert Fulton of the third part all of the town of Charles Town […]
May 5, 1826

Water Boring at Harpers Ferry.

Mr. Tindrel, who has been engaged since last June, at Harper’s Ferry, in in boring for water, arrived in town, yesterday. He states that he has perforated the solid rock to the depth of 266 feet, […]
April 22, 1826

Production of National Armories

National Armories.– By a communication made to the House of Representatives of the United States by the Secretary of War, it appears, that during the year 1825, there has been an expenditure at the national armory […]
September 26, 1825

Naturalization Intent: Patrick Boland

Ordered that it be certified that Patrick Boland being a white alien aged 27 years in January or February last which month or what day not recorded, this day came into Court and reported and registered […]