Research Topic

Epidemics

Cholera and other epidemics and health concerns in and around Harpers Ferry and Jefferson County, WV, chronicling the region’s public health history.

This topic appears in 80 indexed records between 1821 and 1919.
Explore All Topics
80 Indexed Records
1821 Earliest Record
1919 Latest Record
Harpers Ferry Strongest Location
Explore Records

Explore Records

June 16, 2024
June 16, 2024

The Cholera at Harper’s Ferry

The Cholera at Harper’s Ferry. We regret to learn that the cholera has commenced at Harper’s Ferry again with increased violence, and that a considerable number of deaths have taken place during the past two days. […]
August 9, 1850
November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025

Dead of Cholera: McCarroll, Hays.

Harpers Ferry, Aug. 8. — The cholera is spreading rapidly and is creating much alarm; six deaths occurred here last night. The public works are deserted, and the people are flying from the place in every […]
August 9, 1850
November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025

3 Armorers Dead, Cholera

The cholera, at Harper’s Ferry, is spreading alarmingly. Three operatives in the government works, died on Tuesday.
August 2, 1850
November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025

Cholera Rapidly Spreading

The cholera is spreading rapidly. Three deaths occurred at Harper’s Ferry yesterday, and five new cases are reported today.
August 1, 1850
November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025

Cholera, Harpers Ferry fatal cases.

Cholera has broken out at Uniontown, Pa. and Harper’s Ferry, Va. Several fatal cases occurred at the latter place yesterday. Cholera prevails in a number of towns along the National road.
July 31, 1850
1...56789...15

Related Topics

Common Record Types

Geographic Concentration

Time Periods

Time Period Concentration

This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1830s 34 records
1850s 13 records
1910s 12 records
1820s 6 records
1890s 4 records
1880s 3 records

Frequently Associated Families

These surnames most commonly appear alongside the topic "Epidemics" across historical collections.

Carroll
3 records
Moler
3 records
Houser
3 records
Miller
3 records
Flanagan
3 records
Bennett
2 records
Entler
2 records
Griggs
2 records
Harper
2 records
Markle
2 records
Shutt
2 records
Turner
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:

  • View events that may have affected a particular ancestor or their family members.
  • Uncover events which an ancestor may have participated in, leading to more sources of information.
  • Discover more about the history and culture of the area in which an ancestor lived.
  • Evaluate possible concerns and popular pastimes of an ancestor.
3I want to view a timeline of events in a specific area.
Click on "Location" in the "Filter by" bar. This will drop down a list of locations which currently have happenings in the timeline. Clicking on a location will show only events related to that specific area. Note that clicking on a county or state will show all happenings related to any location within that county (and any county within a state).
4I want to see timeline items between two years.
Click on "Years" in the "Filter by" bar. This will drop down a form which accepts a starting year and an ending year. Filling out both fields will display timeline items which took place in and between the two years. Filling out only one field will display all timeline items beginning at or ending on the years inputted.
✕