Research Topic

Pastimes

This topic appears in 80 indexed records between 1800 and 1943.
80 Indexed Records
1800 Earliest Record
1943 Latest Record
Bakerton Strongest Location
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December 5, 2025

The Old River Road to Shepherdstown

The Old River Road to Shepherdstown.By J. O. Knott The Potomac is one of the most picturesque rivers in the world. When I heard as a child, the words: “Oh Jordan’s stormy banks I stand, and […]
July 31, 2018

A. A. Lamon, Reward for lost diamond ring

$50 REWARD Lost, a diamond ring, valued at $500. The finder will receive a reward of $50.00 by returning the same to A. A. Lamon, Bakerton, W. Va., or for furnishing information that will lead to […]
January 15, 2025

Winters Opens Colored School At Bakerton

HARPERS FERRY NEWSHarpers Ferry, W. Va., Nov. 8 — The community exhibit which took place at the colored school house Thursday and Friday of last week was quite a success. Everything available was displayed, such as […]
July 20, 2018

Bertha Flanagan Purchases Touring Car

Mrs. Bertha Flanagan, of Bakerton, has bought a handsome five-passenger Franklin touring car.
July 20, 2018

Notice to Trespassers of Flanagan Property

Notice to Trespassers. All persons are warned not to trespass upon the property of the undersigned by hunting, trapping nor in any other manner. The names of the offenders will be sent to a magistrate for […]
Time Periods

Time Period Concentration

This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1890s 16 records
1900s 13 records
1910s 13 records
1920s 9 records
1820s 3 records
1860s 2 records

Timeline Help

A chronological listing of historical events which may have affected the lives of residents in eastern Jefferson County and surrounding areas.
1Where is this information from?
The vast majority of these accounts are taken from newspaper articles of local papers of the time period.
2How can I apply this information to my own research?

We use this timeline to help us understand the events that may have affected or shaped a person's life. Here are some ideas as to how this timeline may help your further your own research:

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