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481 Indexed Records Spanning 1730 to 1977

May 17, 1837

17 May 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

6 Feb 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

23 Nov 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

10 Nov 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 […]

February 17, 1836

17 Feb 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

1 Feb 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

1 Feb 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 19, 1835

19 Nov 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 […]

September 28, 1835

28 Sep 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

28 Sep 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 […]

March 31, 1835

31 Mar 1835

Kelly agst. Smithfield, Charles Town and Harpers Ferry Turnpike Co.

Patrick Kelly Plaintiffagainstthe Smithfield, Charles Town and Harpers ferry Turnpike company Defendants This day came the plaintiff by his attorney, and the defendant being solemnly called come not, and thereupon came a Jury to wit, William […]

October 25, 1834

25 Oct 1834

Quinn, Pleads Not Guilty to Assault, Tresspass

William A Roderick (by his next friend Abraham Roderick), plaintiff against James P. Quinn, defendantIn Tresspass, Assault, and Battery Their attornies and the defendant by his attorney pleaded not guilty and sen. assault, in which pleas […]

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