In 1827, the steady rush of the Potomac River gave life to Boteler’s Mill. This thriving cement works helped build the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and anchored industry along the eastern stretch of Jefferson County, WV. Powered by innovation and the hands of immigrant laborers, the mill’s story is one of ambition, hardship, and transformation.
John Savan a native of Ireland, appeared in the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for the County of Jefferson in the State of Virginia and declared on oath that it is bona fide his […]
Peter McKenna, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted a citizen of the United States, as it appearing to the Court that more than two years ago, to wit: at […]
Samuel Gibson, Merchant, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted a citizen of the United States, whereupon the said Samuel Gibson exhibited a certificate of the Clerk of Baltimore County […]
Recurring to the business of Harper’s Ferry, we are warranted to assert, that the lands purchased for the use of the U. States, are exclusive of the advantages of the ferry, and that a private contract […]
