May 13, 2026

John Griggs estate, approval of R. Williams, Administrator.

A relinquishment of Elizabeth Griggs widow of John Griggs, dec’d, ordered to be filed and on the motion of Richard Williams, who made oath according to Law and with Thos. Griggs (of John), Thomas Brotherton, Wm. […]
October 24, 2025

Naturalization: Patrick O’Byrne

Patrick O’Byrne, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted to become a citizen of the United States, whereupon the said Patrick O’Byrne exhibited a certificate of the Clerk of the […]
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 […]
October 19, 2025

1,700 Laborers Wanted (B&O Advert)

1,700 LABORERS WANTEDAt One Dollar Per Day. The subscribers, contractors on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road, want to employ 1,700 LABORERS, To whom One Dollar a day will be punctually paid. This work is in one […]
June 27, 2025

Griggs Admin vs. James Flanagan, Fanney Slave

Williams, Richard – admin of Griggs, Johnvs.Flanagan, James Det[?] – negro slaves James FlanaganW R WilliamFor one negro girl named Fanney [?] $500.00 7th Judicial DistrictJefferson County, to wit, 13th Circuit Richard Williams, admn of all […]