May 15, 2026

Court Order: Sale of Property at Boerley’s Risk

Sextons &c., PlaintiffagainstGrace &c., DefendantsIn Chancery On again to be heard this 1st day of June 1st 1855; upon the papers formerly had, and upon the further special report of Andrew Hunter made to the present […]
May 11, 2026

Recommendation For Appointment of Griggs

Richwood Jefferson City, 26th of Apr 1824 D. Sir / I see by a Commission enclosed to Geo. Humphreys he is appointed Col. of the horse he will accept of the the appointment. Therefore, it makes […]
January 20, 2026

John Brown Raid: Clippings From Old Piles

THE JOHN BROWN RAIDSOME CLIPPINGS FROM OUR OLD PILES OF 1859. Thursday, October 20th, 1859.OUr citizens were startled on Monday morning last, by the arrival of a messenger informing us that a band of lawless Desperadoes […]
December 22, 2025

Bakerton Camp Meeting

Camp Meeting.A camp meeting will be held in Duke’s woods at Bakerton, W. Va., commencing August 11th and continuing ten days. The meeting will be in charge of Rev. T. C. Jones. The following ministers are […]
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 […]