October 19, 2025

First Train to Harpers Ferry

Arrival of Cars at Harpers-Ferry.— Monday last will be remembered by the citizens of Harpers-Ferry, as an important era in its history.– On that day, at half past 2 o’clock, P. M., a locomotive came thundering […]
June 28, 2025

Codicil to Mrs. [Anne] Hunter’s Will

Codicil to Mrs. Hunter’s WillAugust 30, 1834 I give my desk to Henry St. George Hunter, and I direct that Flanagan shall sell one of my wagons and the cart and my wagon horse and give […]
June 28, 2025

Creditors Bill, Against Brien, Brown, and Dunn

1842, Cir. Sup. Ct.Howard, John C. & Wilson, Matthew Junr.vs.Brien, John McP.; Brown, William, Dunn, John. Chancery – Creditors BillBill, 2 Spa, Letter, Affid, Publication, Proceedings, 2 Decrees, 2 Ans, Bond, 4 C[?] notes. Possession of […]
January 12, 2025

Jefferson Co., Most Productive in the Valley of VA

JEFFERSON COUNTYOne Of The Most Productive In The Valley Of Virginia.LIVE TOWNS AND VILLAGESCharlestown, The County Seat– Growth In Population And Manufactures– Railroad Facilities. [Special Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.]CHARLESTOWN, W. VA., Oct. 8.– Jefferson county […]
August 14, 2024

Hanging of John Brown & His Comrades

We are frequently asked as to the hanging of John Brown and his comrades– some persons supposing that all were hanged the same day. The facts are these: John Brown was hung December 2nd, 1859, at […]