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319 Indexed Records Spanning 1730 to 1977 Database Info
October 27, 1877

Strider, If Forever, Fare Thee Well

“If Forever, Fare Thee Well.” To gratify a pardonable curiosity on the part of some of our readers, we again refer to “Laborer,” whose vehicle for offensive communications is the Shepherdstown Register, and at the same […]
August 29, 1833

Two Cholera Cases

HAGERSTOWN, AUG. 22. Our town continues in the enjoyment of an unusual amount of good health. We have had but two cases of Cholera since our last publication— one a laborer from the canal, in the […]
November 2, 1837

6000 laborers on C&O

There are now engaged on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal six thousand laborers. When the whole work is put under contract it is supposed the number will be increased to 15,000. — Their wages at $1.25 […]
November 27, 1851

The Irish Relief Bill

A most extraordinary plea (says the Richmond Republican) is set up for Johnsonand Leake’s vote against the Irish Relief Bill. It is, that they could not vote for it on account of its unconstitutionality. How happened […]
February 6, 1834

Hostilities among C&O Canal Workers

News. From Williamsport Banner. Hostilities among C and O Canal workers ended due to presence of troops, including large party of Corkonians from Harpers Ferry neighborhood or from Winchester Railroad. [Abstract by staff of Harpers Ferry National […]
September 12, 1867

Sale of delinquent lands in Jefferson County for non payment of taxes 1865 and 1866

Notice. Sale of delinquent lands in Jefferson County for non payment of taxes 1865 and 1866 . Listed names all Harpers Ferry and Bolivar. Roberts Avis heirs, Louisa Apsy, Francis H. Anderson, S. R. Atwell, William Avis, Linton […]
November 26, 1835

Marriage of James Flanagan to Frances M. Griggs

On the 19th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Tuston, Mr. James Glanegan [Flanagan] to miss Frances M. Griggs, daughter of Mr. John Griggs, both of this county.  [A couple of slices of delicious cake accompanied the […]