Genius of Liberty
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January 1824
January 13, 1824 Vol. VIII #1
p1 LBWBalch selling 70 acres, containing grist mill, adjoining Peter Compher purchased from John Schafer "about 4 miles above Waterford."
p.3. "Public Sale: In pursuance of a deed of trust, given to the subscribers by Peter Sanders and wife, dated the 15th day of March 1819, recorded in the county court of Loudoun, and to raise the money therein provided for with the expenses of the trust, will be exposed at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on Tuesday the 17th day of February next; a certain TRACT OF LAND (or so much thereof as is necessary for the purposes of this trust) with a Merchant Mill thereon, situate on Beaver Dam Creek, containing 180 acres, more or less, and adjoining lands of Robert Braden and Wim. H. Hough. The sale will be made on the premises and will take place between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm of the day above named.
W. H. Hough
David Shawen
ad repeated Jan. 20, Jane. 27, Feb. 10, 17 Feb.
January 20, 1824
p. 4: Tayloring business: the subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Waterford and vicinity that he has commenced business in the town of Waterford and shall be happy to serve his friends and such as may favor him with their custom. Having received the latest fashions and being determined at all times to execute his work in the first style, the subscriber flatters himself that he shall give entire satisfaction and merit public patronage. His prices will be suited to the times. John P. Weatherill
ad repeated Jan. 27, Feb. 3 etc
January 27, 1824, Vol VIII #3:
p.1, Richard H. HENDERSON, trustee, selling at public auction house and lot conveyed to Henderson by Edward DORSEY October 18, 1822 "Situate in the town of Waterford, as also the meadow conveyed by said deed of trust, adjoining lands of William H. HOUGH and others." also lots of ground conveyed to Robert MOFFET on 21 February 1823 "to raise the money therein provided for..."
January 27, 1824, Vol VIII #3: p.3, married on Tues eve the 13th inst. by the Rev. George M. FRYE, Mr. Abraham CARRELL of Winchester to the amiable Miss Nancy, daughter of Lewis LIDER, of this county. [married] on Wed. eve last by the Rev. Thomas BIRKBY, Mr. Wm SCHOOLEY to Miss Abigail MYERS all of this county. [married] on the same evening on the Potomac River [literally] by candlelight, by the Rev. Robert BURCH, Mr. Francis DULIN to Miss Margaret HOSKINSON, all of this county.
January 27, 1824, Vol VIII #3: p.3, died on the 17th inst. at his residence in Baltimore Co, MD, Oliver MATTHEWS in the one hundred and third year of his age.
February 1824
February 3, 1824:
Sale of land in the 8th day of 5th month next, that is, on the 8th day of May next I shall offer for sale on the premises the FULLING MILL now in the possession of William Janney with FIFTY ACRES OF LAND, situate on the Ketoctin Creek to raise the amount due on a deed of trust given by said William Janney to the subscriber and Jacob Mendenhall, deceased, in trust for James Farquhar, which deed bears date 26th of the 4th month 1819. The property is of considerable value and well worth the attention of an enterprising man with a small capital. The sale will begin at 12 o'clock, and as is expected, will certainly be made so that a bargain may be had [by] John Williams surviving trustee (ad repeated: Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 2,9, 16, 23, 30; April 13, 20)
February 10, 1824:
p.3 Married on the 29th ult. by the Rev. Robert BURCH, Dr. Benedict M. LANE to Miss Susan OCKERILL both of Fairfax County; ___________on the 5th inst. by the same[minister] Mr. Samuel B.T. CALDWELL of Leesburg to Miss Mary HOUGH of Waterford; ___________on the same day by the Rev. Thomas BIRKBY, Mr. John STONE to Miss Catherine COST, both of this county; ___________on the same day by the same, Mr. John BEATTY to Catherine WHITMORE all of this county.
February 10, 1824: p.3 Mellona for sale by Wm. H. and Eve HANDEY--[good description] 4 1⁄2 miles south of Middleburg; about 250 acres.
February 10, 1824: p.3 To Millers: I wish to engage by the year, the services of a man (either white or colored) competent to manage a Grist & Sawmill on Broad Run a mile or so above the Turnpike Bridge. Anyone wishing such employment with a character of capability, honesty and sobriety and who will be willing to labor on the farm, when required, can apply to Mr. STEVENS, at the mill or to me in Alexandria. I. L. McKENNA.
February 17, 1824:
p. 3: To Be Sold: At public sale on the 18th day of next month (if fair, if not, the next fair day) a valuable Planation Nearly adjoining the town of Waterford in Loudoun County, State of Virginia containing nearly 150 acres with a sufficient proportion of meadow and woodland. This farm is considered equal to most of the plantations in the neighborhood, being well-watered and a sufficient number of apple and peach trees with a pretty good barn and tenant's house on the premises On the same day will also be sold three Valuable Lots containing from five to six acres each, adjoining Catoctin Creek and near the aforesaid town of Waterford. This land is of the first quality, having been highly manured and is now well set with clover, timothy and orchard grasses Also one lot of Woodland Adjoining the Friends Meeting House lot containing from one and an half to two acres of good thriving timber Likewise One Lot In the town of Waterford on which there is a good convenient Two Story Brick House Said lot has a number of good bearing apple trees thereon Also one other Lot In said town with a good barn and convenient stables Also one half of an undivided Lot of Land containing about 20 acres, near the aforesaid town of Waterford A minute description of the above property is thought unnecessary as those wishing to purchase will examine for themselves. N.B. Any, or the whole, of the property will be shown at any time previous to the sale of same on application to either of the subcribers living in Waterford. Signed by:
Thomas PHILLIPS and Joseph BOND, executors of Asa MOORE, deceased N.B. Will also be sold at the same time, a good carriage and harness together with 2 carriage horses. (ad repeated Feb. 24, Mar 9)
[Transcriber's Note: ....A. MOORE is a brother of James, Thomas, Elizabeth, Amy and Ann, whose parents Thomas and Elizabeth MOORE came to Waterford in 1780 from Philadelphia. Thomas Sr. is the one supposedly from Ireland-(Still being researched). Young Thomas left Waterford for Maryland (Sandy Spring and environs, and is credited with inventing one of the first refrigerators, to keep his butter cooler than the competition's when he went some distance to sell it. Joseph BOND was a brother-in-law twice over--Asa MOORE married Sarah BOND and Asa's sister Eliz. MOORE Jr. married Sarah's brother Joseph BOND. Thomas PHILLIPS, another Quaker, would soon buy the Mill.]
February 24, 1824:
p. 3 Married on the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. GREEN, Mr. Hiram Opie BELL of Frederick Co. to the amiable and accomplished Miss Frances Elizabeth ROACH of this city; _________on the 12th inst. by the Rev John M. SOCKMAN, Mr. Daniel HOUSEHOLDER to Miss Priscilla S. GREGG both of this county; __________on Thurs. last by the Rev. Wm. GILMORE, Mr. William TRENARY of Frederick Co. to Miss Susannah LAFABER of Loudoun.
February 24, 1824: p.3 AFRICA--American Colony:...by packet sch. [schooner?] "Fidelity" from Cape Messurado we learn that the colonists are "generally in good health and spirits." A war between the Sooso and Toulahs has interfered with trade. "The 10 blacks whom the US government permitted to return to their native country last October had all, through the care of our agent and Richard WILKINSON, the interpreter, reached their respective homes. The fathers of three of them were trading at the settlement when the "Fidelity" arrived and their mutual joy may be imagined more readily than described." We are further informed of a singular occurance concerning another of the ten. On their landing at the colony, this man immediately met a native who had come down from the interior to trade, and who was the very person who had sold the now liberated man as a slave. He had captured him in war, and agreeably to custom, sold him as his own property, and now (as soon as convinced that the free man disclaimed all intention of revenge) accompanied him home. Datelined Baltimore Feb. 14.
February 24, 1824: p. 3 Gabriel NIGHTER "indented mulatto" ran away from David COPELAND "about 20 years of age, supposed to be five feet seven inches high. Has a down look and is exceedingly lazy." Apprenticed to blacksmithing business.
March 1824
March 2, 1824:
p. 3, Married on Thurs the 12th ult. by the Rev. Thomas BIRKBY Mr. John IREY to Miss Massey WARNER both of this county; Died at Washington on Saturday night the 14th ult in the 73rd year of his age, Richard O'BRIEN Esq. late consul general of the US to the Barbary Powers.
March 2, 1824: p.3, Notice: The members of the Agricultural Society of the Counties of Loudoun, Fauquier, Fairfax and Prince William and all others who are friendly to the advancement of agriculture, and are disposed to aid in the promotion of so valuable an object, are requested to meet at the Courthouse on Monday the 8th inst. at 2 o.clock being the first day of March County Court. NB A general attendance is earnestly solicited as the Society is in its infancy and arrangements will then be made for its more complete organization and its ultimate success.... It is expected that a written address will be delivered on the occasion by the President. John H. McCABE, Secretary. [from pp. 1,2 of March 16 issue, long text of his speech by Cuthbert POWELL, President.
March 2, 1824: p. 3: Married on Tuesday eve last by the Rev. Wm GILMORE, Mr. Joseph P. MEGEATH to Miss Elizabeth COCHRAN both of this county; _________in Maryland on Thurs. last by the Rev. Mr. Lee, Mr. Samuel PINOR of Baltimore aged 70 years, to Mrs. Hannah SELBY of Snow Hill, aged 80 years! A fact!; __________on the same evening by the Rev. Robert BURCH Mr. Thomas JACKSON to Mrs. Jane HANCOCK; Died at his residence in this state on the 15th ult. William FLEMING Esq. judge of the court of Appeals of Virginia, a most venerable citizen, a Revolutionary Patriot and an upright Judge. He was, at the time of his death, ninety years of age..
March 2, 1824: p.3: 1) sale of slaves of John WASHINGTON (unnamed); 2) JACOB and ALFRED, two negro boys, property of John STANHOPE (for sale to settle debt)
23 March 1824:
p.3, Married on Thursday last in Maryland by the Rev. Thomas BIRKBY, Wm P. FOX Esq. to Miss Catherine E. SULLIVAN both of this county; ____________on the evening of the same day by the same, Mr. Walter EVANS of Fairfax to Miss Mary F. NICHOLS, daughter of Mr. Thomas NICHOLS of Loudoun.
23 March 1824: p. 3, Trust Sale: on the first day of May next I shall by virtue of a deed of trust given to me by Edward DORSEY dated the 21st day of February 1823 expose for sale at public auction for cash, before the couthouse door in Leesburg, Two Lots Of Ground Situate in the town of Waterford and opposite to the dwelling of said DORSEY. There is a shop on each. The deed is recorded in the county court of Loudoun and is for the benefit of Dr. Charles B. BALL, deceased. Robert MOFFETT, trustee.
23 March 1824: p. 3, Married in Frederick Co. VA on the 16th inst. by the Rev. Dr. CHAPMAN, John HEISKELL Esq. late editor of the Winchester Gazette to Miss Sarah WHITE, daughter of John WHITE, Esq.; _________at Waterford on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Thomas BIRKBY, Mr. Jacob G. PAXSON to the amiable and lovely Miss Matilda I. POTTS both of this Co.
23 March 1824: p.3, Public notice by Thomas FOUCH, John McCORMICK, Presley CORDELL, Thomas SANDERS, Sam'l M. EDWARDS--wish to reinstate expulsion of Freed Negroes and mulattos [1806 law written out.] notice repeated page 1, April 6, 1824.
23 March 1824: p. 4, Thomas FADELEY selling chairs and spinnng wheels at his shop on King St. [Leesburg.]
April 1824
April 6, 1824 (VOLVIII #13):
p. 2, Long letter to editor signed "Cosmopolite" re poor roads.
April 6, 1824 (VOLVIII #13): p. 3, Dead Letter list: Sanford EDMONDS, John HAMILTON, Esq, James H. HAMILTON, Sanford RAMEY, Esq. among others.
April 6, 1824 (VOLVIII #13): p.4: Tinning business: John C. LYNS, on King Street next to George HEAD's saddlery shop, buying old copper, pewter, and lead.
April 6, 1824 (VOLVIII #13): p. 4: ad for Elizabeth Mills, at mouth of Goose Creek.
April 13, 1824:
p. 3: Names of "Common Council" Leesburg, and officers.
April 13, 1824: p.3, Married on Thurs last by Rev. Thomas BIRKBY, Mr. John L. PARSONS to Miss Jane WILSON both of this county.
April 13, 1824: p.4, Letter not picked up (seems same names as earlier list).
April 13, 1824: List of letters as of 1 April 1824 which if not taken out by l of July next will be sent to the general post office as dead letters:
AYRES, Austin; ADAMSON, Wm 1; APPLEBY, Margaret; BINNS Chas. esq.; BOADLER, John; BRADY, John; BUCKNER, Robert; BROOKS, Frederick; BRONAUGH, Wm. esq.; BAILEY, Samuel; BROWN, David ; BRIDGES, B ; CLAPHAM, Samuel esq. 4; CONROD, Peyton; CORDELL, Martha; COOKE, Mrs. C.E.; COOPER, Daniel ; CRANE, Peter; CONNELL, John ; CARR, Wm. esq.; CANBY, Wm.; CALDWELL, S.B.T.; CALDWELL, Miss Marie; CHICESTER, Geo. M. esq.; DOUGLASS, Charles esq.; DORSET, Walter, H.; DULANEY, John P. esq.; DRISH, Wm
ELLZEY, Miss S.; EDMONDS, Sanford ; FAIRHURST, George; FLETCHER, Walter; FOOT, Dr. Malichi ; FRYE, John M.; GUNNELL, Wm. H.; GILPIN, Samuel; GHION, Tho's P.H.; GEORGE, John ; HOUGH, Samuel; HUTCHESON, Andrew; HOCKING, John; HAMILTON, John esq.; HENNIS, Archibald; HEATON, Albert ; HAWKINS, Samuel; HARDING, Mrs. Eliza Ann; HAMILTON, James H.; HOUGH, Robert R.; HAMMATT, Giles ; JENKINS, Ellis; KEY, Edward 2; KIDWELL, Hezekiah; KLINE, David P. ; LEE, Richard H. esq. 7
MARFIN, Geo. 2; M'CARTY, John M. esq.; MASON, Mrs. Ann; MASON, Mrs. Temple; MATHIAS, Surrey or M'LEAN, Samuel; M'PHERSON, George; MISKELL, William; MINES, Rev. John and his Church Session; M'KERY, Mikel ; MCBEE, Wm. T.S.; M'CARTY, Wm. esq. 2; MONROE, Wm; MASON, Wm. T. esq.; NEWMAN, Basil; NOLAND, Miss Catharine ; OXLEY, Jesse ; PAGE, Joseph; POWELL, Miss Elizabeth H.; PUSLEY [sic], Sally ; ROBERTSON, Mrs. Jane B.; REDMON, Frederick; RUSSELL, Thomas; RUST, Gen. Geo.; RICHSON, John ; ROHRBACK, Mrs. Hannah; RUSSELL, Robert ; RAMEY, Sanford esq.; ROSS, Samuel ; ROBINSON, Wm.
The Commisioners of Revenue; RUST. George Jr. esq; RUSSELL, Thomas ; SINCLAIR, Mrs. Margaret; SINCLAIR, Samuel C.; SANDERS, Aaron ; SHORTS, Mrs. Maria; SIMPSON, David; SMITH, John; SKINNER, Mrs. M.; Sheriff of Loudoun; SMITH, Ralph ; TIPPETT, James; TUCKER, Abraham; TURNIPSEED, Henry; TUTT, Cal.; TUTT, Charles P.; MASON , Mrs. Ann; THRIFT, Wm.; THRIFT, Mrs. Mariah ; WILLIAMS, N.C. esq.; WRIGHT, Jonathan; WALKER, Syntha [sic]; WOODY, Wm.; WOOD, Mary ; YOUNG, Charles B.; [placed by] P. SAUNDERS, Post Master
April 20, 1824:
p.3, 6 Segars Reward and no thanks Ran away from the subscriber on the 8th of April 1824 a little bound girl about 9 years of age named Eveline TILMAN. Had on when she went away a blue lindsay [sic] and an old calico sunbonnet. The above reward will be given for her apprehension. [Placed by: ] John FRY, Loudoun County VA
April 20, 1824: p4, Little River Turnpike Co. A dividend of two dollars and fifty cents is this day declared on each share of stock held in this institution fully paid and will be paid to the stockholders or their legal representatives. By order of the president and directors. Jonah THOMPSON, Treasurer Winchester Republican and Leesburg Genius of Liberty will insert the above one month.
April 27, 1824:
p.3, Waterford Factory Re-establishing The subscriber has this establishment so far in operation as to be able to colour, card, spin and weave pretty extensively, having two good carding machines completely dressed (with new cards added whenever they were necessary) and to be attended this season by Mr. HOGELAND, a highly accomplished hand at the business, who has carded for Mr. John BRADEN the two last years. The universal satisfaction which Mr. HOGELAND has rendered to all his customers there affords the best argument tht can be adduced in his favor, as a master of this branch of the business; and we flatter ourselves from the qualifications of our other hands, and the arrangement generally of our establishment to render general satisfaction to all who may favour us with their custom. We will either colour, card, spin or weave separately--or take the wool and return it in cloth, finished in whatever color or style may be required at prices that shall not be outdone by any prudent manufacturer in point of cheapness. Any persons having old wool on hand which they wish to have manufactured or simply carded, will perhaps do well to bring it in before the time of shearing the new crop., as we shall not otherwise have full employment until that time and their work can be done immediately. [Placed by] Samuel HOUGH
[next advertisement]
April 27, 1824: p. 3, Wool Carding The subscriber has in operation at the mill of Robert BRADEN, in the German Settlement, Two Carding Machines In complete order for carding both common and Merino wool--having employed a young man well qualified, to attend to the business he hopes those having wool will favor him with their custom, who may rely on its being done with despatch and in the best manner.
[Placed by] Burr BRADEN
April 27, 1824: p.4, $100 Reward. Ran away from the subscriber living about 5 miles west of Middleburg on Ashby's Gap Turnpike Rd. Loudoun County, Virginia, about the last of February or first of March 1824 a negro girl named NANCY About 18 years of age, 5' 6" high or thereabouts--well made and of a dark complexion--can work in or out of doors--is an excellent plantation hand--had on when she eloped a striped lindsay [sic] frock with other coarse clothing--a pair of coarse shoes nailed in the heels and soals [sic] had a pair of store shoes and some other clothing not known. I will give in the proportion of 20 dollars for every 50 miles (not esxceeding 250) at which said girl may be apprehended from the place of her elopement and all reasonable charges if brought home, or secured in any jail so that I get her again. [Placed by] Amos DENHAM N.B. Any gentleman that has any knowledge of said girl will confer a favor by addressing a letter to Mr. Oliver DENHAM, Middleburg, Loudoun County. It is supposed she is sculking about the Short Hills, Hillsborough or Waterford. She was purchased of Mr. John BOYD of Middleburg who owns her mother whose name is SUKEY, whose name she has assumed and says she belongs to a Mr. HAWKINS near Alexandria.
May 1824
May 4, 1824:
p. 3, [ad for] Leesburg Academical Institution--preparatory and higher school. Principal is a graduate of University of Dublin and Oxford. Richard H. HENDERSON President, Sam'l M. EDWARDS, Sec. pro-tem.
May 4, 1824: p.3, Wool Carding: The subscriber informs his customers that he still continues carrying on the wool carding business at the same place he formerly did on Beaver Dam Creek and has two excellent Carding Machines and a Picker, in complete order and is now ready to receive wool--and from the general satisfaction he has heretofore given, he flatters himself will still be able to execute work in the neatest style and with as great despatch and upon as low terms as any of the neighboring Carders. Due attention will be given by Wm. H. HOUGH
May 11, 1824 # 18:
p. 3. Waterford Factory: Two or three Boys of steady habits from 10-16 years of age will be taken as apprentices in the above factory. Samuel HOUGH
May 11, 1824 # 18: p. 3 [ad of] Robert H. MILLER store in Alexandria (received per ship Shenandoah, Captain ROSE, earthenware and china, etc.
May 18, 1824:
p. 3 [ad of] Wool Carding on Wancopin Branch of Goose Creek 2 miles and 1⁄2 below Middleburg and near HANDEY's Mill. [by] Edward WILSON, John HOGELAND
May 18, 1824: p.3. [next ad] Phoenix Factory, carding fulling, dyeing etc. at Aldie. [by] Frederick BROOKS
May 18, 1824: p.3? Valuable Property for sale: We wish to sell at private sale, a tract of land containing about 180 acres A Merchant Mill and a Distillery lyiing in Loudoun County and being the property lately conveyed, in trust to us, by Nathaniel MANNING for the benefit of his creditors. We would sell the Mill or Distillery separately with as much land attached to each as may suit purchasers. Should the above property not be sold before the first day of August next it will be rented for one year. Good security will be required for the punctual payment of the rent. Proposals for renting will be received immediately. [by] Joshua OSBURN and Wm SUMMERS
May 25, 1824:
p. 3. [ad for] Wool Carding "on Goose Creek" Wm. J. WELDON and Co.
May 25, 1824: p. 3 [ad for] Robert WILSON, chair manufactory owing to increasing ill health obliged to decline commencing business in Leesburg.
May 25, 1824: p. 3. [ad for] Sawing and wool carding near Dry Mill, lately erected. Wm APSEY
May 25, 1824: p. 3 Wool Carding. The subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public in general that they intend carrying on the Carding Business at the stand occupied by them for several years past. Their machines are in good repair and all those who bring their wool in good order, well washed and picked (either greased or the grease sent with the wool) may calculate on having their work done well and at the shortest notice. The price will be whatever is customary. [by] Jonas POTTS, Jr., Ezequiel POTTS
May 25, 1824: p. 3. [ad for] Runaway $5 reward: MATILDA, circa 25 years. belongs to James COLEMAN, rented to Washington HUMMER.
June 1824
June 1, 1824:
[ad for] Notice for outstanding debt owed estate of Charles ELGIN. by Roena ELGIN Administratriz and Wm. D. DRISH, Administrator
June 8, 1824:
p. 3. Married on the 26th ult. at Friends Meeting in Waterford, Loudoun County, Dr. George HARRIS, late of Baltimore, to Sarah Ann LITTLER of the former place.
June 15, 1824:
p. 1. [ad for] Leesburg Turnpike Rd. election for President, 4 directors and treasurer for next year. Thomas R. MOTT, Treasurer
June 15, 1824: p.3. [ad for] Sawing and Wool Carding; near Dry Mill. Wm. APSEY
June 15, 1824: p.3. Waterford Factory. This establishment in now in operation and in good order for manufacturing and articles in our line, consisting principally of superfine, second, and coarse cloths (woven and dressed either broad or narrow ) casimeres, casinetts, satinetts, blankets (broad or narrow) linsays [sic], flannels, etc. etc. all or any of which can be executed agreeable to directions in the neatest manner and at short notice for any that may please to favour us with their custom. An extensive fulling dyeing and finishing establishment which wa originally built as an appendange to the Waterford Factory, and which has been occupied for several years past by Mr. JANNEY, situate on the Big Cotoctin [sic] Creek, has, in order to guard against delays incident to dry seasons been lately added to the establishment. William MAYNE, who learned his profession in Leeds (England) and who stands highly recommended as a cloth finisher, etc. in this country, conducts this branch. We will receive country cloths to dress, and wool to manufacture, at the Factory in Waterford or at the Fulling Mill on the Cotoctin; at John M'CORMICKS store in Leesburg; at Charles HAMILTON's store at the Cross Roads; at Daniel JANNEY's Mill, in the Goose Creek neighborhood, at Samuel CLENDENING's store, Hillsborough; at the store of D. & P. BOLAND, in the Ger- [sic--end of line] Settlement; at Samuel E. HENDERSONS (formerly CONRAD's Tavern) between the Cotoctin Mountain and Potomac River; and at George L. LACKLAND's, near the Seneca Mills, Montgomery Co, Maryland, and return them promptly when finished, to the above places respectively. The prices, owing to the great number of articles to be made, and the variety in each, it would be exceedingly troublesome to give with exactness; but we simply state that the best superfine wool manufactured into broad cloth with the most costly colours, will not exceed three dollars per yard, varying from this in proportion with the several qualities, down as low as 50 cents per yard, fulling and dying [sic] included. We are aware that high charges would operate against ourselves; our prices, therefore, shall be suited to the time and in order to accomodate customers[,] wool will be received in payment. We confidently believe, from the qualfications of the workmen and the zeal apparent in all, to establish the credit of the Factory that we do and shall deserve a share of public patrons.
Samuel HOUGH and CO.
N.B. Blue dying [sic] to any extent, and Job dying generally, done tastefully to order.
N.B. Two or three Journeymen who can either spin or weave and who can come recommended for their sobriety, will find immediate employment. Also 2 or 3 more apprentices will be received in the above establishment.
June 22, 1824:
p. 1. [ad for] Henry T. BAYNE, patent delineator "for cutting coats, Pantaloons, waistocats, etc. in the most fashionable style,...on Market Street, Leesburg, opposite Peers....
June 22, 1824: p.1. MASONIC SALEM LODGE # 81: members of Amicable Lodge, Aldie Olive Branch Lodge, Leesburg, United Brethren Lodge, Waterford, and those of respective neighboring Lodges....respectfully invited to attend. [by] H.B. POWELL, Richard COCHRAN, Noble BEVERIDGE
June 29, 1824:
pp. 2-3: re forming Colonization Society in Hayti. Citizen GRANDVILLE of Hayti quoted as saying, in response to insult: "I write INSULTS on sand, FAVOURS on marble."
June 29, 1824: p. 3: James MATEER has moved to Leeesburg from Hillsboro and taken the stand formerly occupied by Wm. SMARR as a tavern where he now keeps a House of entertainment. [Good description.]
June 29, 1824: p.3: Fresh stone line finished burning this day, for sale, at P.C. JONES Kiln, near Waterford. Inquire of David MCINTOSH near the Kiln or to the subcriber. Samuel HOUGH
June 29, 1824: p.3: 50 Dollar reward: 2 negro men of Rectortown, Fauquier Co, Robin MATTHEW, Nat. LICHOLAS. Descriptions. by owner George MANN
June 29, 1824: p.3: Julia Ann MOSS instantly killed by lightning at her father's house in neighborhood of Upperville, Loudoun County, on Tuesday last.
July 1824
July 6, 1824:
p.1: Wanted two boys, 15-18 years to learn the tanning business. M. KITZMILLER
July 6, 1824: p.2: "Leesburg Independent Blues" under command of Capt. John MOORE paradeoed in this town in anticipation of our grand national festival, 4th of July...
July 6, 1824: p.2: married in this town on 24th ult. by Rev. Thomas BIRKBY Mr. Claudius T. DUVALL to Miss Harriot [sic} E. LANGLEY.
July 6, 1824: p.2: Married on Sunday last in Frederic town, Md, Mr. Samuel STERRETT to Miss Lydia KITZMILLER both of this town.
July 6, 1824: p. 2? List of letters as of July that will be declared dead letters if not picked up:
Austin AYERS; Wilfred ALLISON; Wm BOLON; Nathl. BARBER; Conrad BITZER; Doct. BRADFORD; Fayette BALL and Chas. P. TUTT, esq.; Henry T. BAYNE; Mary BEATTY; Miss Matilda BELL; Rev. R. BURCH; Henry BALL; John BRANDON, 3; Mrs. Frances C. BERKELEY; Margaret CATLETT; John CROMWELL; Doct. David CREEL; Jos. CALDWELL; John CARR; Doct. P.A. KLEPSTINE c⁄o Mr. B.T. CALDWELL; Geo. M. CHICHESTER, esq.; Miss Ann B. DARNE; Mrs. Jesse DRAKE; Mr. DAILEY; Stephen O. DANIEL; Miss Marg. M. DONOHOE; John P. DUVAL esq; Ann ECHHART; Robt. FULTON; Miss Ann FOSSETT; Josha. GORE; Thos. GASAWAY; John GEORGE 2; Rev. Wm. GILLMORE 11; John HAMILTON esq. 2; John HOUGH; Wm HOE; Jas. B. HALL; Pamela HUMPHRYS; Jas. H. HAMILTON; Miss Mary C. HUNTER; Elias JINKINS; Wm. H. JONES; Sam't KIRK; Wm KING; Martin KITZMILLER; Richd. H. LEE esq. 3; Burgess LONG; Wm. LARUM; Robt. A. LACEY esq.; Sarah LACEY; Thos. LUCAS; Robert LANGLEY; Mr. LATHRAM; Mrs. Jane C. MORGAN; John MORGAN; John MACKEY; Wm. MORGAN; Geo. MCMULLIN; John MCCORMICK esq.; Miss Ann R. P. MINES; Mrs. Jane MORGAN; Thompson MASON; Jas. L. MARTIN; John M. MCCARTY; Miss C.B. NOLAND; Mrs. Sarah NEWTON; A.E. NOBLE; Mrs. Ann NEWTON; Mrs. Martha OSWALD; Joshua OSBURN 3; Orphy PERRY; Townsend D. PEYTON; Sam'l PIGGOT; Robert RUSSELL; James RICE; Geo. RUST esq.; Thomas STONESTREET; Leven W. SHEPHARD; Jas. SAUNDERS 2; Wm. SMITH; Latitia SNOWDEN; Amos SKINNER; Hugh SMITH esq.; Michael STANDON; Jeremiah SINCLAIR; George SMYTH; Benj. SHRIEVE; Richard TAVENER; James TIPPETT; Reed THOMPSON; Col. Charles TAYLOR; Thomas VEAL; George VEAL; William WARNER; Thos. WHEELER; Rev. John G. WATT; Henry WHITAKER; Notley C. WILLIAMS esq.; William WORREN or WORNEN
July 6, 1824: p. 2? 3?: Agricultural Society of Loudoun, Fauquier, Prince William and Fairfax: re annual November Fair: 35 prizes for best of many items: 5 acres of Indian corn, best hearth rug, best 10 lb. block of cheese, best butter (not less than two months old), best 1⁄2 acre of turnips, best pair of woolen hose, etc. etc. [by] John H. MCCABE, Sec.
July 13, 1824:
pp.2-3: list of Toast of Loudoun Independent Blues": Jas. MCLHANEY, esq. presiding, A.G. WATERMAN, VP. Toasts by: Dr. Robert A. LACEY, Capt. Wm JENNERS, C.W.D. BINS, Daniel LEWIS, C.W. BUCKMASTER, Maj. J.W. COE
July 13, 1824: p.3, [ad for] Big Spring Mill; also for "genteel boarders" in Leesburg. [placed by] Samuel BUCK
July 20, 1824:
Died on Wednesday last after a few hours illness at his late residence, Exedra, Loudoun County, Dr. James HEATON, in the 65th year of his age, highly respected and much regrettedn. Born Sussex County New Jersey, Jan. 12, 1759, came to Loudoun County in 1786.
July 27, 1824:
p.2: On Thursday last Dr. CLAGGETT was called upon to visit a lad by the name of FOX who from the carelessness or curiosity incident to youth, while waiting at WELDON's Mills, had had his right hand caught and shockingly mangled by some of the machinery attached to the carding establishment. Upon examination it was found necessary to amputate the hand which operation was immediately performed. the boy is a resident of this county and about 11 years of age.
July 27, 1824: p.3, Notice: Oatland Mills now rented by Mr. Jesse TIMMS. [by] Geo. CARTER
July 27, 1824: p.3, The late Dr. James HEATON "With every healing plant, his grave adorn." It is related of the illustrious Boerhaave that on his recovery from a dangerous malady, the inhabitants of Leyden caused all the bells of the city to be rung. If it were not allowed to the very many who knew and loved the subject of this notice, who had been healed and comforted by his professional skill, to rejoice at his recovery, they have given evidence of affection not less certain than did the people of Leyden in the anguish which they manifested, the tears that were shed upon the opposite issuance of his disorder. Born in Sussex Co, West New Jersey, January 12, 1759, Dr. HEATON emigrated to Loudoun, Virginia in the year 1786 and engaged in the practice of physic.--The modesty of his manners soon attracted respect and upon the occurrence of a severe and fatal epidemic about this time, it was engaged in practice; and happily, distinguished as he was for his urbanity, became not less distinguished for skill in his profession. While this malignant disease (the putrid sore throat) from erroneous principles and practice was destroying multituded, under the management of the young stranger it was disarmed of its terrors.--To use a figure of the illustrious Rush upon a like occasion, "the destroying angel suddenly threw away his commission and retired from an unequal contest with this highly favoured member of his profession." The principles had been inculcated by his preceptor, Dr. INGHAM, of Pennsylvania; and whilst you listened to the narrative of grateful remembrances in which he extolled the virtues of his patron, you were delighted; because it illustrated human nature and added another master touch to that picture, which the Cynie had delighted to do. The eclat of success, in the treatment of this disease, introduced him at once into a considerable practice, which in a few years became augmented to an extent hitherto unequalled in this country.---Fortune, fame, gratitude followed; and the moral excellences of his character seemed to him, in these last, a little more durable than brass or marble--his monument is in the hearts of his patients; it stands where they live. ----The intercourse of Dr. HEATON with his professional brethren was marked by modesty and politeness. Sincere and generous himself, a friendship once established, it was not his fault it it did not last to the end of life. The qualities of Dr. Heaton's mind were not remarkable for their brilliancy. His distinguishing characteristics were penetration, judgement and professional tact. In short, whether he is viewed in the character of husband, father, friend or physician, he was truly such an one as "we may not look upon his like again." A FRIEND.
August 1824
August 3, 1824:
p.3, Married on Thursday last by Rev. Wm. GILMORE Mr. Joseph LEAK to Miss Eliz. MYERS, both of this county.
August 3, 1824: p.3, Aldie Mills: plaster, flour: just rented to a term of years by Benjamin and David HIXSON
August 3, 1824: p.3, Coverlet weaving and blue dying: citizens of Union. [ by] John MILLER and Co.
August 3, 1824: p.4, [ad for] chair, spinning wheel and bedstead manufactory on Kind St., formerly occupied by Mr. FADELEY opposite Mr. CALDWELL's variety store. [by] Wm. W. HAMMONTREE
August 17, 1824:
p.1, [ad for] Camp Meeting: Methodist Episcopal Church on lands of Capt. Price JACOBS, 4 Sept. next.
August 17, 1824: p. 3, [ad for] Dr. Robert A. LACEY, graduate of the University of Pennsylvania offeres professional services in the neighborhood of the late Dr. J. HEATON. His residence is at Mr. Chas. B. HAMILTON's.
August 17, 1824: p.1: [ad for] Negro man, WESTLEY, son of Jim and Milly, belongs to estate of Charles CARTER near Leesburg (Col. George TYLER and Carter FOUNTAINS, mgrs) had been hired to SEATON and LOVE who carried on the Iron Works in the upper parts of Virginia. [by] Sheriff of Louisburg, Franklin Co. NC
August 17, 1824: p.2, On 9th August Levin OGDEN of Short Hill died after fall from horse.
August 17, 1824: p. 3, Dr. Wm. TAYLOR offers his services to residents of Hillsboro and vicinity. The office nearly opposite Mr. CLENDENNINGs store.
August 24, 1824:
Lot of Fairfax County information.
August 31, 1824:
Lot of Fairfax County information.
September 1824
September 7, 1824:
p.3, notice: Philadelphia, August 23: 60 adult negroes and some children have just embarked on board the Charlotte Corde, bound to Hayti. She is to sail at 1 o'Clock. A multitude of colored people are looking on, all seem to approve of the plan. We are told that 400 more have engaged to sail from this port.
September 7, 1824: p.3, a public examination of the pupils of the Leesburg Academy in the studies of th last four months, will take place on Thursday the 16th day of this month; when the parents and friends of the pupils are invited to attend. By order of the Board of Trustees, Samuel M. EDWARDS, Sec.
September 7, 1824: p.3, [ad for] Bookbinding, S.B.T. CALDWELL.
September 14, 1824:
p. 1, Thomas W. DORMAN, Taylor and habitmaker...has just returned with the latest Philadelphia fashions and has obtained the Patent Delineator for cutting coats, pantaloons and waist coats in a most elegant style....at his shop in Springfield...
September 14, 1824: p.#:, Notice: Whereas Thomas W. DORMAN of Loudoun County has advertised that he possesses the Patent Delineator...this is to warn said Dorman that I am agent for the proprietor of said patent right in this county and shall prosecute any person who infringes said right. [by] H.T. BAYNE
September 21, 1824:
Leesburg Academy at the late public exam of the classical and English Schools the following pupils were distinguished in their respective classes: Greek: lst class: J. M. CHILTON; 2nd: Chas SHREVE; 3rd; Fenton BREDON, H. BREDON, A. HENDERSON Latin: 1st Class: J.M. CHILTON, F. BREDON; 2nd: A. HENDERSON; 3rd: H. BREDON, Fifth: B.F. OGDON, Edgar RUST. Latin Grammar: 1st: H. THOMAS and John WILSON; [no other awards] History: lst: H. BREDON, A. HENDERSON, J.M. CHILTON; 2nd: John WILSON, H.S. MCCABE; 3rd: J. MCCABE, John EDWARDS. Geography: 1st: WILSON, HEAD and THOMAS; 2nd: BIRKBY, J.MCCABE and S. FOLEY English Grammar: lst: John WILSON, Nelson HEAD, H. THOMAS; [no 2nd]; 3rd: John THOMAS, James LITTLETON, Richard EDWARDS; 4th, James EDWARDS. Writing: lst: William JACKSON, John EDWARDS and Charles ASQUITH [no other awards] Reading: H.S. McCabe, Carrol Mason, John McCabe and Henry Thomas [no other awards] Arithmetic: William JACKSON, BIRKBY and LITTLETON [no other awards]
September 21, 1824: p.3, [ad for] Sam'l M. EDWARDS wishes to sell or barter one or several properties in or near Leesburg, well described, for "stock suitable for my tannery establishment in Leesburg."
September 21, 1824: p.3, [ad for] estate of Silas WHERRY in Leesburg [placed by] Samuel HOUGH and George L. LACKLAND, Admin.
September 21, 1824: p.3, MARRIED on Thursday last Mr. Joseph HILLIARD of this town to Miss Ann HOUGH, of Waterford.
[for HEATON descendants: "Exedra" was on present route 7 in present Purcellville, about 6? miles west of Leesburg, behind and just east of the IGA store. The next generation of Heatons repatriated a number of slaves to Liberia; the county museum has copies of the recently donated letters from the homesick slaves in Africa writing to their former master in Loudoun County. BCSouders]
September 28, 1824:
p.3, Auction at Exedra, late residence of Dr. James HEATON, dec. all the decedent's personal estate (slaves excepted). Horses, cattle, sheep, hogs--large quantity of corn, wheat and hay, set of blacksmith tools--carriage and harness--and stock in Little River and Leesburg Turnpike Rds. Likewise valuable household and kitchen furniture. A variety of medicines, surgical instruments and a medical library. [placed by] Lydia HEATON, Administratrix Jona. HEATON, Albert HEATON, Adminstrators
September 28, 1824: p.3, Married on Thursday last by the Rev. Wm. GILMORE, Mr. Alfred DULIN to Miss Sarah E. REESE both of this county.
October 1824
October 5, 1824:
p.3, sale of Woodgrove, now in occupation of T and H. MCVEIGH on main road leading from Leesburg to Snickers Gap.
October 5, 1824: p.3, Died in Waterford on the 29th ult. Mr. Jas. D. FRENCH after a short but severe illness.
October 5, 1824: p.3, Abiel JENNERS departed this life on first day (Sunday) evening about 6 oclock on the 26th ultimate in the 52 year of his age. He was born at Concord in the state of Massachussetts and emigrated when a young man to the city of Washington at which place he married Deborah YOUNG, a native thereof, and removed with his family to this county in 1802, where he has resided ever since. He was a very industrious and skilled farmer, a kind neighbor and useful citizen having served for several years in the station of a magistrate, with reputation to himself and advantage to the neighborhood. Sensible as the loss of such a man is felt by a community, it is in the domestic circle and in the bosom of his own family that that loss is irreparable. He was a kind husband and very affectionate father and spared no expense within the limits of his circumstances (which were not inconsiderable) to educate and provide for his children. Long will they mourn his loss; but there is one who has promised to be a husband to the widow and a father to the fatherless, if they put their trust in him. Let not therefore, the afflicted mourn as those without consolation.
October 12, 1824:
p.3, Map of Loudoun county: John J. MATHIAS, surveyor, of Loudoun County, proposed to publish by subscription a map of said county to be founded upon actual survey....26" x 28"....engraving to be done by a first rate Philadelphia artist.: all principal creeks, mountains, hiways, houses of worship, cross roads and all other notable places. [does anyone know whether this ever got published? Or did Yardley TAYLOR "beat him to it in 1853"? BCSouders]
October 12, 1824: p.3, [ad for] John C. LYON....moved shop for copper and tinning business [in Leeesburg] to house foromerly occupied by Presley CORDELL....
October 12, 1824: p.4, WOODGROVE for sale now in occupation of T. and H. MCVEIGH. 1 acre, good 2-story log house...stone store house, good frame kitchen, meat house and good stables. Whole lot is well enclosed with locust posts and pine and poplar plank. On main road from Leesburg to Snickers Gap [Snickers Gap is now Bluemont, on present route 7 ...BCSouders] adjoining lands of Dr. Jonathan HEATON and Isaiah BEANS, (late Col. Thomas HUMPHREY'S place). Subscriber Timothy TAYLOR
October 19, 1824 (Tuesday):
p.1, Battalion Orders - The first Battalion of the 57th regiment Virginia militia will parade at the Gum springs on Friday the 29th Oct for the purpose of drilling. [placed by] R.G. SAUNDERS, Maj.
October 19, 1824 (Tuesday): p.3, Died on the 9th ult. in ascending the Missouri after a short illness, Dr. Samuel H. LITTLEJOHN of the US Army. (Dr. Littlejohn was formerly of this town but more recently of Sachetts Harbour, NY. ) It will be recollected that the demise of his lady occurred on the 7th ult, 2 days previous to his own.
October 19, 1824 (Tuesday): p.3, Died on the 9th its. near Waterford Stephen SCOTT an aged member of the Society of Friends. ______on the 11th inst. Mr. Randolph RHODES in the 22nd year of his age, son of Mr. George Rhodes in the vicinity of this town. ______on Sat. morning last Mrs. Ann McCABE of this town.
October 19, 1824 (Tuesday): p.3, The subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of the German settlement that he has just received from Baltimore an assortment of dry goods, groceries, etc. at the storehouse of John Stoutsenberger, all of which he feels disposed to sell at low prices. N.B. I will take wheat, butter, eggs, rags, etc. at fair prices in exchange for goods. [placed by] Jonas P. SCHOOLEY
October 19, 1824 (Tuesday): p.3, [ad for] estate of Samuel SINGLETON, decd. near Middleburg at late resident on 15th day of November. [placed by] Hugh SMITH
October 26, 1824:
p. 3, Married on the 20th inst. on the Maryland bank of the Potomac by the Rev. Wm. Green Mr. Baylis CASTLEMAN to Miss. Nancy LYNCH, both of Loudoun County. Died in the neighborhood of Waterford on the 15th inst. Hannah SCHOOLEY, wife of Wm. Schooley, after an illness of about 10 days. The deceased was an aged and respectable member of the Society of Friends.
October 26, 1824: p.3, Leesburg Academy Trustees announce that "Mr. HUGHES, at present at Charlestown is to assume the management [of said school] with a proper assistant on the 1st day of January next." [placed by] R. H. HENDERSON, Pres., S.M. EDWARDS, Sec.
October 26, 1824: p.3, Agricultural Society of Loudoun, Fauquier, Prince William, Fairfax: 3 committees of five each who shall have authority to award premiums of said society: 1st Committee: Burr POWELL, Daniel JANNEY, Geo. CARTER, Sydnor BAILEY, Wm. T.T. MASON; 2nd Committee: John WHITE, R. BRADEN, Geo. RUST, J.H. M'CABE, T.C. QUINLAN; 3rd Committee: Av?is BUCKNER, Ch. F. MERCER, Fayette BALL, G.M. CHICHESTER, L.P.W. BALCH.
October 26, 1824: p.3, [scanned image available] Waterford Factory The subscribers have made arrangements for colouring and weaving, figured work, double or single. in Carpets and Coverlets, Diapers, &c, &c, &c, which together with the general manufacture of Cloths, Cassinetts, Flannels and (as formerly advertised) renders the Waterford Factory highly deserving of attention. Country [sic] fulling done at short notice to order, at the customary prices of the neighbourhood. [placed by] Samuel HOUGH and Co.
November 1824
November 2, 1824:
p.3, [datelined Baltimore]: Genius of Universal Emancipation, a monthly publication just made its appearance in this city has for several years been published in Tennessee: edited by Benjamin LUNDY
November 2, 1824: p.3, Married on Tuesday last by the Rev. John G. WATT, Mr. Levi COOKSEY by Miss Elizabeth WOOD both of this county. ___________on the same day by the same, Mr. Jer. MOORE to Miss Jane WRIGHT all of Loudoun. DIED on Tues. morning last, after an illness of 11 days, Mr. Lewis LYDER, an old resident of this county and for a long time a respectable member of the Methodist church. The death of the deceased was a striking illustration of the power of grace to divest the grave of its terrors.
November 2, 1824: p.3, Loudoun Land for Sale Will be offered for sale on the 18th November inst. on the premises all the real estate of the late Abiel JENNERS. This property is situate within a mile of the town of Waterford on the road leading from thence to Nolands Ferry and consists of Two Tracts of Land Adjoining: The one containing one hundred and ten acres to which is attached a mountain Wood Lot of thirty acres, distant about one mile. The buildings upon this tract, are of the most commodious kind, the Mansion House having, upon the lower floor, four rooms, and upon the second five lodging chambers together with all necessary out houses. Besides a very good Orchard there were planted out last fall one hundred fruit trees of the first character, all of which are in a flourishing condition. A large portion of the tract is enclosed with a stone fence--it is at present in a highly improved condition from the application of plaster and clover. Within thirty steps of the door there is a large and never failing spring of the purest water. The other tract contains one hundred and sixty acres, a very large proportions of which is finely timbered--This tract is also in a high stage of improvement at present. There was strewed upon a portion of this land, summer before last, about one thousand bushels of lime, the advantage of which is now beginning to develop itself in a very striking manner. A large portion of this tract is also inclosed [sic] with a stone fence. The buildings are good--fine water--an excellent orchard, and abundance of good meadow land well taken in timothy. There have been sown down this fall, upon the two pieces, one hundred acres of small grain. These farms will be sold together or separate to suit purchasers. the terms--one third of the purchase money in hand, and the balance in one, two, three, and four years. There will be offered for sale at the same time, A Lot Of two or three acres upon which is a good log Dwelling and Stables, adjoining the large tract above described. Also one-ninth share of a Tract of Land Of which Michael COOPER died seized, situate in the German Settlement. The Personal Property will be offered for sale upon the same day, among which are NINE shares of Stock in the Ashby Gap Turnpike. [placed by] John BRADEN, Executor
November 9, 1824:
p.3: MARRIED on the 4th inst. by the Rev. Wm. GILMORE Mr. Strother BELL of Frederick Co. to Miss Jane Ann POTTS of Loudoun.
November 9, 1824: DIED on Tues morning last after an illness of about 8 days. Mr. John T. WILSON in the 36th year of his age. His remains were interred in the burial ground belonging to the Protestant Episcopal Church in this town on the Thurs. following, attended by his Masonic brethren and a large concourse of citizens.
The deceased was a man of amiable manners and of a benevolent disposition. He had been for 12 or 15 years a resident of Leesburg and his skill in the medical profession had long since obtained him a very extensive practice. He has left a bereaved and amiable widow with a disconsolate family of small children to mourn their irreparable loss. As there were few men which could claim a higher standing in the affections of their fellow citizens, the early demise of Dr. Wilson is most sensibly felt and deeply regretted by the community of which he was a member.
November 9, 1824: p.3: Dr. I. Wilson's engagement heretofore having been such as to preclude his devoting so much of his time and attention to the practice of medicine as he could otherwise have wished he is now happy to inform the inhabitants of this vicinity, that henceforth he will have it in his power to devote his time exclusively thereto, in all cases wherein his services may be solicited. "Rosemont."
[I find this final paragraph a little odd: is the second Dr. I. Wilson a relative of the greatly missed Dr. John T. and why is it that he has been unable to help people to date?? At any rate, I believe the Rosemont referred to _MAY_ be the Rosemont out present 698 north of Waterford a couple of miles that was owned by Jacob or Sanford Ramey, but there may have been two Rosemonts in the area...BCSouders]
November 9, 1824: p.3: Public Sale [scanned image available] Will be offered at public sale, on Friday the 12th day of November, instant, at the late residence of James D. FRENCH, deceased, in the town of Waterford, all the personal property of said decedent, consisting in part of Horses, Cows Sheep, Hogs Two old Wagons and Geers, one Gig, one Sleigh, a set of Blacksmith's Tools, Wheat in the mill and Stack, &c, &c. The Wheat and Hogs will be sold on a credit of thirty days; the balance of the property on a credit of nine months, [punctuation as in original] when the sum exceeds five dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security.--For all sums of five dollars and under the Cash will be required. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A.M. George W. French, Administrator
November 16, 1824:
p.2: Awards at the late Cattle show of the Agricultural Society of Loudoun:
$5 to John BRADEN for the best piece of fine cloth.
$3 to Mrs. Isaac E. STEER for the best piece of flannel.
$3 to Mrs. Gen. Geo. RUST for the best piece of carpetting.
$2 to Mrs. Stephen McCORMICK for the best counterpane--cotton and wool.
$2 to Mrs. Cuthbert POWELL for the best hearth rug.
$3 to Mrs. MELTON for the best cassinett: with 2 fine specimens.
$1 to Miss Sally WHITACRE for the best piece of domestic plaid and woolen hose.
$3 to Miss Elizabeth HAWLEY for the best cotton counterpane.
$1 to the same lady for the best beautiful white shawl, Merino imitation.
$1 to Mrs. Margaret McILHANEY for 2 pieces of striped linsey.
$1 to Miss Mary SMITH for a piece of fine linen.
$1 to Miss Emily McCORMICK a pair of fine thread hose.
$1 to Mrs. James RUST for two specimens beautiful waistcoating
$2 to Mrs. John WRIGHT for best sample of potted butter.
$2 to Mrs. Bernard TAYLOR for the best sample of cheese.
$1 to Miss Ruth BURTON for a fine sample of apples.
$10 to Mr. George GRIMES for greatest quantity of Indian corn from upwards of 5 acres of land, it being at the rate of 11 barrells, three bushells and 1⁄3 peck per acre.
$5 to Dr. John H. McCABE for 112 1⁄2 Bu. of potatoes from 1⁄2 acre.
$5 to Mr. Yardley TAYLOR for 1 bushel and three pecks lacking a quart of clover seed from one acre.
$5 to Mr. Robert CAMPBELL for horse Post Boy being finest stallion exhibited.
$5 to Mr. SELDON for his Arabarg [sic] colt La Fayette, best horse under three years.
$5 to Major LEWIS for his mare Flora finest full blood brood mare exhibited.
$5 to Col. MITCHEL and Mr. Uriel GLASSCOCK for the best bull.
$5 to Mr. Daniel JANNEY for finest milch [sic] cow.
$3 to Mr. Charles BINNS for best heifer.
$6 to Messers. SELDON and JENNERS for best work oxen--they being of equal merit.
$4 to Mr. Wm. T.T. Mason for best full-blood Merino ewe.
$5 to Mr. Jonathan TAYLOR for five fattest wethers.
$3 to Mr. James GARRISON for largest and fattest hog.
$5 for best plough divided between Mr. Stephen McCORMICK and Joseph STEER, Mr. Steer's plough being of Gideon Davis's construction.
November 16, 1824: p.3: MARRIED on Tues. eve. last by the Rev. William GILMORE, Mr. Jesse ORRISON to Miss Mary GHEEN all of this County. ______on Thurs. last by the same, Mr. Matthew ORRISON to Miss Eliza Ann GARMES, both of Loudoun. _______on the same day by Rev. Thos. BIRKBY Mr. Henry ADAMS to Miss Priscilla M'KIMMIE [sic] all of this Co.
November 16, 1824:DIED at her late residence in the vicinity of this town on Saturday last, after a short illness, Mrs. Mary MASON, the aged and highly respected relict of the late Stephen Thomson Mason.
November 16, 1824: p.4: Dr. Th. F. TEBBS offers his services to the citizens of Leesburg and its vicinity in the practice of medicine, surgery and midwifery. He has taken the brick house in Loudoun Street lately occupied by Thomas RUSSELL where he can be at any time consulted.
November 23, 1824:
p.3: MARRIED on Thurs. eve 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. TUSTON, Mr. Archibald CARR to Miss Emily, daughter of Mr. George GULICK all of Loudoun County.
November 23, 1824: p.3: DIED in Waterford on Sunday morning the 7th inst, Mrs. Elizabeth THOMAS of Mr. Isaac P. Thomas in the ___ [sic] year of her age. The deceased has left a disconsolate husband and four small children to lament their irreparable loss.
November 30, 1824:
MARRIED on Sunday eve. the 21st inst. by the Rev. Thomas BIRKBY, Mr. Benjamin BROWN to Mrs. [sic] Ann SCHOOLEY, both of this county. _______on Thurs. eve the 25th inst. by the Rev. John G. Watt the Rev. [sic] George M. FRYE of Winchester to the amiable, interesting and accomplished Mrs. [sic] Mary DAVES of Loudoun. ________on the 5th ult. by the Rev. Robert BURCH, Dr. Joseph B. FOX to Miss Amanda O. LESLIE all of this county. ________by the same on the 29th inst. Mr. Baylis CASTLEMAN to Miss Nancy LINCH, both of Loudoun. [!!See October 26 for a different account of these two people.! BCSouders]
November 30, 1824: p.3: To the Public: It becomes my duty through painful extremity to announce to the public that my wife, Polly, late Polly DAVIS has left my house and refused to return...Loudoun County near Middleburg.
December 1824
December 7, 1824:
p.1: [ad for] Daniel P. CONRAD, being about to remove from Aldie will offer for sale his present stock of dry goods....
December 7, 1824: p. 1: Dr. Th. F. TIBBS offers his services to the citizens of Leesburg and its vicinity in practice of Medicine, Surgery and Midwifery. He has taken the brick house in Loudoun St. lately occupied by Thomas RUSSELL where he can be at any time consulted.
December 7, 1824: p.1: Dr. Wm. L. POWELL offers his professional services to the inhabitants of Leesburg and its vicinity. His shop is adjoining his residence--the house lately occupied by Richard H., LEE, Esq. nearly opposite Mrs. PEER's hotel.
December 7, 1824: p.1: [ad for] For Sale 220 Acres conveyed in trust on December 11, 1819 by Henley BOGGESS ((inherited from Samuel BOGGESS) adjoining George NOBLE, George RUST, and Herod THOMAS.
December 7, 1824: p.1: [ad for] Crooked Valley Factory: Fulling Mill on Wancopin Branch of Goose Creek 2 1⁄2 miles below Middleburg and near HANDEY's Mill. Edward WILSON, John HOGELAND
December 7, 1824: p.1: [ad for] Valuable Farm and tavern stand on which Mr. William ROSE resides, containing 331 acres; lists improvements. Thomas TRIPLETT
December 7, 1824: p.2: LONG article on [projected} Chesapeake and Ohio Canal from Central Cmte, C.F. MERCER, chair (also commentary on p. 3)
December 7, 1824: p.3: Married on Tues. eve last in Hillsborough by the Rev. M. TUSTON, Dr. Geo. W. TAYLOR to Miss Ann Eliza WHITE, daughter of the late Maj. WHITE, all of this county.
December 7, 1824: p.3: ESTRAYS [SCANNED] Came to my farm, sometime in October last, five Estrays--four steers and one heifer. They were appraised by John BRADEN and Major MAINES. A description may be had by applying at the Clerk's office and the Estrays may be seen at my house, near Mrs. Lacey's, any time before the 25th of Dec, 1824, after that time at Captain DULANEY's. Jozabed WHITE
December 7, 1824: p.3: [scanned] [succeeding ad] Sale of LAND for CASH On the twentieth day of November next, I shall, at the front door of the courthouse in Leesburg, offer for sale, at public auction, the tract OR LOT OF LAND Conveyed to me in trust by Jozabed WHITE and wife, for the benefit of M'PHERSON and BRIEN, Jonathan JANNEY and John JANNEY, by deed dated the 25th of June, 1824, and record I the Loudoun office. The land in question is described as being situated in the county of Loudoun, near the town of Hillsborough, containing about Forty Seven Acres Being the said Jozabed WHITE's divided share of, or interest in, the land of which his father, Josiah White died seized, and which adjoins the lands of William White, Washington WHITE, and others." [concluding quotes not matched by preceding quotes. BCSouders] The sale will be made at 12 o'clock. Terms --cash. Richard H. HENDERSON The Above sale is postponed til Saturday the 4th day of December when it will take place at the front door of the Court-house, in Leesburg, as above, at 12 o'clock. The above sale is again postponed til Thursday the 16th instant, when it will be made at the same time and place.
December 7, 1824: p.4: [ad for] Wanted to purchase 200 acres in Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier or Prince William counties. Apply to Geo. CARTER, Esq. Oatland Mills.
December 14, 1824:
pp.1,2,3: State of the Union message, President James MONROE
December 14, 1824: p.3: Married on Thurs. last by Rev. Wm. GILMORE, Mr. James P. LOVETT, to Miss Huldah GULICK, all of this county.
December 14, 1824: p.3:________ on the evening of the same day by the Rev. Mr. TUSTON, Mr. Norval CHAMBLIN to Miss Sarah, dau. of the late Dr. VANDEVANTER.
December 14, 1824: p.3 FOR HIRE On the first day of January next, in the court house yard, will be exposed for hire, to the highest bidder, a number of slaves, consisting of Men, Women, and Boys. Among them are a Blacksmith and two excellent Coopers. The hirer must give his bond with approved security of the amount bid, and the customary clothing. Wm T.T. MASON Thomson MASON Executors of General A.T. Mason
December 14, 1824: p.3: On the 31st day if fair, if not, the next fair day, the SLAVES belonging to the estate of Edward WASHINGTON and Rezin OFFUTT and others, consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls will be hired out for the next year at Nicholas FARR's tavern on the Turnpike road about 13 miles below Leesburg. E. OFFUTT
December 21, 1824:
p.3: [scanned] Slaves for Hire On the first day of January next, if fair, if not, the next fair day thereafter, I shall hire out, for the ensuing year, ten or fifteen Slaves, consisting of Men Women Boys and Girls Belonging to the estate of the late Samuel SINGLETON, deceased. Attendance will be given for the above purpose, on the day named, at the late residence of said deceased. Hugh SMITH
December 21, 1824: P.3: THEATRE: [scanned image available] The Thespian Society of Waterford Will perform on Friday evening, the 24th instant, Shakespeare's celebrated Tragedy of "OTHELLO, or the Moor of Venice" and conclude with the "Village Lawyer" A farce, (in 2 acts). Performance to commence at six o'clock, precisely. TICKETS, 25 cents, to be had at Mr. THOMAS'S bar and Mr. SHAWEN's store.
December 28, 1824:
p.1: [ad for] Miss Phebe R. DONOHOE takes in boarders at Mr. MOFFETT's dwelling on Madison St, Middleburg.
December 28, 1824: p.3: Married on Thurs. 16th inst. by Rev. Wm. GILMORE Mr. Wesley S. M'PHERSON to Mrs. [sic] Ann. A. THRIFT, all of Loudoun.
December 28, 1824: p.3: _______on Thurs. last by Rev. Thomas BIRKBY, Mr. Ezra BOLEN to Miss Nelly CONWELL, both of this county.
December 28, 1824: p.3: [ad for] Loudoun Hotel E. WILDMAN directly opposite to the Clerk's office. Stable, bar, public entertainment. [see WILDMAN's mention in January 18, 1825 Genius, page 3--BCSouders]
December 28, 1824: p.4: Notice: the time having elapsed for which I engaged as agent of the COLONIZATION SOCIETY [for colonizing freed slaves in Africa, primarily Liberia--there was an active chapter in Loudoun, formed primarily of Quakers from Waterford and Goose Creek (now Lincoln) but also non-Quaker slaveholders from the Leesburg area, BCSouders] all correspondence on that subject will hereafter be addressed to Mr. GURLEY, the agent at Washington. E. AYRES