Research Topic

Accidents

Although frequently occurring, accidents tied to labor were often only documented briefly, if at all, in newspapers and scattered records. These brief accounts offer some of the only available documentation of the risks faced by working-class families in Jefferson County, West Virginia.

This topic appears in 150 indexed records between 1817 and 1965.
150 Indexed Records
1817 Earliest Record
1965 Latest Record
Bakerton Strongest Location
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June 14, 2026

Found: Cogle, Stranger in Potomac/Shenandoah

The body of John Cogle, of Harpers-Ferry, was lately found in the Potomac, below what is called the Bull Ring. He had been missing eight weeks. His thigh was broken, and he had several bruises on […]
June 13, 2026

Horses, Potatoes drowned in Potomac

A very serious accident, the particulars of which we did not learn until lately, occurred a few weeks ago on the line of the Canal near Harpers-Ferry. A team belonging to Messrs. Edward, Robert, and William […]
April 25, 2026

Raymond Hoffman; Distressing Accident

Distressing Accident at Bakerton.A very unfortunate accident occurred at Bakerton last Sunday afternoon, the victim of which was Raymond Hoffman, about thirteen years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hoffman. Young Hoffman and another boy […]
January 26, 2026

Stewart: Instantly Killed

Instantly Killed.W. S. Stewart, the well known livery-man, and highly esteemed resident of Harpers Ferry, while crossing the B. & O. bridge Monday afternoon, was struck by No. 5 and instantly killed. His body was hurled […]
January 20, 2026

Higgins Residence; Destroyed By Fire

On Friday night, March 30th, the dwelling of Mr. Patrick Higgins, at Harper’s Ferry, was destroyed by fire. Insured at $1,200.
Time Periods

Time Period Concentration

This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1890s 34 records
1910s 30 records
1900s 24 records
1930s 14 records
1830s 9 records
1880s 9 records