Locations
Jefferson Co., Virginia
Became Jefferson Co., West Virginia in 1863
Sub-Locations
Events
Notes
- [a]
perhaps Jefferson Co.
Citations
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- [2] "Departure of the Colonial Schooner Margaret Mercer." African Repository and Colonial Journal, Vol. 7, No. 9 (Nov 1831): 284.
- [3] "Ship Jupiter, 9 May 1832, Norfolk, Virginia", Subject File, 1792-1964, American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress; digital image, Fold3.com. Microfilm Reel 314 (https://www.fold3.com/image/46670334 : accessed 16 Feb 2021).
- [4] "Brig American, Aug 1832, Norfolk, Virginia", Subject File, 1792-1964, American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress; digital image, Fold3.com. Microfilm Reel 314 (https://www.fold3.com/image/46670347 : accessed 17 Feb 2021).
- [5] "Brig Luna, 3 Mar 1836, Norfolk, Virginia", Subject File, 1792-1964, American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress; digital image, Fold3.com. Microfilm Reel 314 (https://www.fold3.com/image/46669700 : accessed 6 Mar 2021).
- [6] "Liberia Packet, 26 Jan 1850, Norfolk, Virginia", Subject File, 1792-1964, American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress; digital image, Fold3.com. Microfilm Reel 314 (https://www.fold3.com/image/46669851 : accessed 15 Mar 2021).
- [7] "Ship Sophia Walker, 18 May 1854, Norfolk, Virginia, 27 May 1854, Savannah, Georgia", Subject File, 1792-1964, American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress; digital image, Fold3.com. Microfilm Reel 314 (https://www.fold3.com/image/46670039 : accessed 19 Mar 2021).
- [8] "Barque Cora, 2 May 1855, Baltimore, Maryland, 5 May 1855, Norfolk, Virginia", Subject File, 1792-1964, American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress; digital image, Fold3.com. Microfilm Reel 314 (https://www.fold3.com/image/46670068 : accessed 20 Mar 2021).
- [9] Casper W. Wever [Weaver] (Frederick, Maryland) to R. R. Gurley (Washington City), letter, 19 Nov 1835; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 24; (https://www.fold3.com/image/27456706: accessed 15 Dec 2021).
- [10] Jacob Hess (Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to I. A. Easton (Baltimore, Maryland), letter, 9 Nov 1838; "II. Correspondence Received, A. Letter Books"; Papers of the Maryland State Colonization Society, Maryland Historical Society, digital image, Maryland State Archives, Microfilm Reel 4; (http://mdhistory.msa.maryland.gov/msa_sc5977/scm013227/html/msa_sc5977_scm13227-0045.html: accessed 23 Dec 2021).
- [11] Adam Weaver, Washington Co., Maryland Deed Book UU: 706, signed 29 Nov 1839, recorded 30 Nov 1839.
- [12] "Jim Dent." African Repository, Vol. 34, No. 8 (Aug 1853): 247, 248.
- [13] Charles W. Andrews (Richmond, Virginia) to Joseph Gales (Washington City), letter, 2 Apr 1836; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 25; (https://www.fold3.com/image/27445048: accessed 17 Jun 2022).
- [14] E. J. Lee (Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to William McLain (n. p.), letter, 24 Sep 1851; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 65; (https://www.fold3.com/image/27411844: accessed 17 Jun 2022).
- [15] Benjamin M. Miller (Winchester, Virginia) to R. R. Gurley (Washington, D.C.), letter, 27 Sep 1826; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 1; (https://www.fold3.com/image/27400606: accessed 4 Aug 2022).
- [16] Judith B. Blackburn ([Jefferson Co., Virginia]) to Gurley (Washington), letter, [Oct 1830}; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 10; (https://www.fold3.com/image/29597240: accessed 4 Aug 2022).
- [17] A. H. Lamon (Alexandria, Virginia) to R. R. Gurley (Washington City, D. C.), letter, 14 Oct 1830; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 10; (https://www.fold3.com/image/29596457: accessed 4 Aug 2022).
- [18] Judith B. Blackburn (Mount Vernon, Fairfax Co., Virginia) to Gurley (Washington), letter, 29 Mar 1831; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 10; (https://www.fold3.com/image/29604720: accessed 8 Aug 2022).
- [19] A. H. Lamon (Alexandria, D. C.) to R. R. Gurley (Washington City, D. C.), letter, 12 Nov 1831; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 12; (https://www.fold3.com/image/29608241: accessed 8 Aug 2022).
- [20] J. B. Blackburn ([Charles Town, Jefferson Co., Virginia]) to R. R. Gurley (Washington, D. C.), letter, 11 Sep 1832; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 15; (https://www.fold3.com/image/27408338: accessed 15 Aug 2022).
- [21] Joseph T. Daugherty (Charlestown, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to (Washington, D. C.), letter, 18 Dec 1832; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 16; (https://www.fold3.com/image/29609264: accessed 16 Aug 2022).
- [22] Will of Margaret Muse, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 6: 311, signed 17 Feb 1830, recorded 18 Aug 1830.
- [23] Will of Christian Allemong, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 8: 79, signed 27 May 1833, recorded 18 May 1835.
- [24] [untitled], Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 8: 359, signed 27 May 1835, recorded 22 Mar 1836.
- [25] Will of Alcinda Baker, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 6: 451, signed 9 Jul 1830, recorded 18 Sep 1831.
- [26] Benjamin Melvin to Sam White, Sarah Smith and her children Mary Ann, Sarah Newton, Harriett Emily, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Deed Book 24: 2, signed 18 Nov 1839.
- [27] Richard S. Blackburn (Spring Grove, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to S. Wilkeson (Washington City, D. C.), letter, 6 Feb 1840; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 34; (https://www.fold3.com/image/29594678: accessed 23 Aug 2022).
- [28] Samuel D. Baker to David Ross, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Deed Book 25: 467, signed 18 Apr 1842, recorded 18 Apr 1842.
- [29] J. T. Hargrave Rev. (Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to John Evans (Washington City, D.C.), letter, 27 Oct 1845; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 47; (https://www.fold3.com/image/43439490: accessed 19 Sep 2022).
- [30] J. T. Hargrave (Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to William McLain (Washington City, D.C.), letter, 27/28 Oct 1845; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 47; (: accessed 19 Sep 2022).
- [31] James Higgins (n.p.) to Hall (n.p.), letter, 28 Oct 1846; "II. Correspondence Received, A. Letter Books"; Papers of the Maryland State Colonization Society, Maryland Historical Society, digital image, Maryland State Archives, Microfilm Reel 5; (http://mdhistory.msa.maryland.gov/msa_sc5977/scm013228/html/msa_sc5977_scm13228-0616.html: accessed 25 Sep 2022).
- [32] J. W. Reynolds (n.p.) to James Hall (Baltimore, Maryland), letter, 17 Nov 1846; "II. Correspondence Received, A. Letter Books"; Papers of the Maryland State Colonization Society, Maryland Historical Society, digital image, Maryland State Archives, Microfilm Reel 5; (http://mdhistory.msa.maryland.gov/msa_sc5977/scm013228/html/msa_sc5977_scm13228-0628.html: accessed 25 Sep 2022).
- [33] William Lisle Baker (Charlestown, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to William McLain (n.p.), letter, 25 Apr 1848; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, Microfilm Reel 55, image no. 635.
- [34] Will of Andrew Reinhart, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 11: 402-407, signed 30 Aug 1845, recorded 15 May 1848.
- [35] Jane C. Washington to Charles Starkes and Lewis Whiggins, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Deed Book 30: 197, signed 18 Dec 1848, recorded 18 Dec 1848.
- [36] will of Jacob Hess, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 11: 412, signed 29 Jun 1847, recorded 19 Jun 1848.
- [37] S. H. Stewart (Charlestown, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to William McLain (n.p.), letter, 8 Jan 1854 [1855]; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 74; (https://www.fold3.com/image/30263193: accessed 28 Nov 2022).
- [38] John A. Thomson (Summit Point, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to William McLain (Washington, D.C.), letter, 5 Apr 1854; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 72; (https://www.fold3.com/image/30902904: accessed 30 Nov 2022).
- [39] Moses Baylor (Rippon, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to William McLain (n.p.), letter, 11 Apr 1854; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 72; (http://www.fold3.com/image/30903492: accessed 30 Nov 2022).
- [40] Will of Joshua Burton, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 9: 288, signed 29 Oct 1838, recorded 22 May 1839.
- [41] [untitled], Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 9: 384, signed 4 Sep 1839, recorded 16 Sep 1839.
- [42] Thomas Hite (Kearneysville, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to William McLain (n.p.), letter, 16 May 1854; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 73; (https://www.fold3.com/image/30258820: accessed 1 Dec 2022).
- [43] Will of John J. H. Gunnell, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 12: 435, signed 12 Feb 1850, recorded 16 Sep 1850.
- [44] [untitled], Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 12: 499, signed 5 Nov 1850, recorded 20 Jan 1851.
- [45] [untitled], Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 13: 295, recorded 22 Jun 1852.
- [46] "The Martinsburg Gazette says:-", Port Tobacco Times, and Charles County Advertiser (Port Tobacco, Maryland), 22 Jun 1854, p. 2, col. 6.
- [47] "Got Enough Of It.", Herald of Freedom & Torch Light (Hagerstown, Maryland), digital image, Western Maryland Regional Library, wilbr.org (http://www.whilbr.org/itemdetail.aspx?idEntry=7793&dtPointer=3 : accessed 8 Dec 2022).
- [48] Jacob Reinhart (Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to McLain (n.p.), letter, 22 Nov 1854; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 74; (https://www.fold3.com/image/30261432: accessed 12 Dec 2022).
- [49] Martha Gibbs to Ann, a Negro girl, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 23: 140, signed Nov 1838, recorded 20 Nov 1838.
- [50] James G. Hurst & wife to Thomas Hite, executor of J.J.H. Gunnell deceased, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Deed Book 34: 21, signed 1 Sep 1851, recorded 3 May 1852.
- [51] Will of Martha M. Gibbs, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 14: 124, signed 15 Mar 1853, recorded 18 Sep 1854.
- [52] C. W. Andrews (Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., Virginia) to [unspecified] (n.p.), letter, 27 Aug 1862; "Incoming Correspondence, Domestic Letters"; American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress, digital image, Fold3.com, Microfilm Reel 93; (https://www.fold3.com/image/30236021: accessed 19 Dec 2022).
- [53] [untitled], Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 5: 4, signed 4 Dec 1821, recorded 7 Jan 1822.
- [54] Jane Threlkeld, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Deed Book 2: 248, signed 31 Jan 1804, recorded 11 Sep 1804.
- [55] Will of William C. Walton, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Will Book 7: 454, signed 13 Jan 1834, recorded 21 Apr 1834.
- [56] William C. Walton, deceased, by executor John T. Hargrave to George ___, Jefferson Co., West Virginia Deed Book 24: 414, signed 27 Nov 1840, recorded 21 Dec 1840.
