Abandoned baby found on Gunnery Green 21 May 1853 20 Academy to open Male and Female 12 Feb 1853 6 Agricultural Society formed 16 Jul 1853 28 Aler George Director of Water Power Company 16 Apr 1853 15 Aler George Superintendent of Streets 17 Dec 1853 50 Alexander John B. nominee for Plank Road Committee 4 Jun 1853 22 Allen William elected to council 26 Mar 1853 12 Allen to examine books of Rappahannock Canal Company 22 Oct 1853 42 Anderson Joseph B. elected Measurer of grain 26 Mar 1853 12 Artesian Well Company accounts referred to pump committee of council 10 Dec 1853 49 Ashby James on Committee for Agricultural Society 4 Jun 1853 22 Bad boys details 12 Feb 1853 6 Bad boys reply to comments about 8 Oct 1853 40 Baggett (Baggott) William Lumberyard, Princess Ann & Amelia 30 Jul 1853 30 Baggett William contract to build Courthouse 5 Nov 1853 44 Baker N. new Muscial store on Main opposite Farmer's Hotel and next to Dr. J. Cooke 24 Sep 1853 38 Ball and Scott business dissolved 6 Aug 1853 31 Ball Thomas A. elected to Council 26 Mar 1853 12 Ball Thomas A. dissolved milling business with Scott 6 Aug 1853 31 Band Concert on Court house square 14 May 1853 19 Band Concert each Friday evening 25 Jun 1853 25 Bank of Commerce organized 17 Dec 1853 50 Baptism Baptist Church 28 persons in river 3 Dec 1853 48 Barton Emily S. married F. W. Brune Jr. of Baltimore 3 Sep 1853 35 Barton Thomas B. at Railroad meeting 14 May 1853 19 Barton Thomas B. employed a piano tuner 26 Mar 1853 12 Barton Thomas B. daughter Emily married 3 Sep 1853 35 Barton William S. at railroad meeting 14 May 1853 19 Barton William S. replacing Cheek as councilman 6 Aug 1853 31 Berry John K. Stoves for sale 8 Jan 1853 1 Berry John K. married Elizabeth Sacrey 1 Oct 1853 39 Bell William H. fire in Gunsmith shop, Commerce between Princess Ann and Main 10 Sep 1853 36 Bell William H. married Mary E. Greenwood of Baltimore 10 Dec 1853 49 Blaydes fire damaged doors and shutters at Commerce between Princess Ann and Main 10 Sep 1853 36 Bowman Mr. painter for Gravatt 27 Aug 1853 34 Bowen William P. authorized Thomas D. King as his agent 17 Sep 1853 37 Boys noisy near market house 1 Oct 1853 39 Bradford Daniel Grocer advertisement 26 Mar 1853 12 Bradford Daniel Grocer advertisement 30 Apr 1853 17 Bradford Daniel Grocer advertisement 6 Aug 1853 31 Bradley J. H. on Committee for Baptist Meeting 9 Apr 1853 14 Bradley J. H. appeal for funds for Baptist Church 5 Nov 1853 44 Bradshaw A. C. best flour barrel at fair 26 Nov 1853 47 Bradshaw U. H. flour barrel timber wanted 1 Oct 1853 39 Brannan fire in Gunsmith shop, Commerce between Princess Ann and Main 10 Sep 1853 36 Brannan Mrs. Millinery shop fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Brass Band to Bowling Green 12 Mar 1853 10 Broaddus William F. Female Boarding School to open in 6 Aug 1853 31 Broaddus William F. building acquired from Dr. William S. Scott 13 Aug 1853 32 Broaddus William F. to begin term with Baptist Church 17 Sep 1853 37 Broaddus William F. appeal for money for Baptist Church 5 Nov 1853 44 Brown L. and Stringfellow, S. Hat Shop 23 Apr 1853 16 Brown William T. officer for Fredericksburg Guards 15 Oct 1853 41 Bruce Alexander married Mary J. Hart 22 Oct 1853 42 Bruce C. G. in Fredericksburg Guards 21 May 1853 20 Bruce Mary I. married William Cox 24 Sep 1853 38 Brune F. W. Jr. of Baltimore married Emily Barton 3 Sep 1853 35 Buck James H. Passenger on steamer Western World. Accident killed 50 22 Jan 1853 3 Buck John father of James H. 22 Jan 1853 3 Buck John Grocer, advertisement 23 Apr 1853 16 Buck John Grocer, advertisement 27 Aug 1853 34 Bullock Martha R. Mrs. obituary 3 Dec 1853 48 Bunbury A. J. on Committee for Baptist Meeting 9 Apr 1853 14 Bunbury A. J. on Temperance Committee 1 Oct 1853 39 Burr Martha died 12 Nov 1853 45 Burr Peter P. his confectionary had attempted break in 10 Sep 1853 36 Burr Peter P. wife died 12 Nov 1853 45 Caldwell John S. elected Collector of Taxes and rent 26 Mar 1853 12 Caldwell John S. President, Railroad meeting 14 May 1853 19 Caldwell John S. Secretary-Treasurer, Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad 16 Jul 1853 28 Cammack Dr. J. J. Dentist at old office of James H. Lawrence 22 Jan 1853 3 Campbell E. N. G. leeches, Swedish, for sale or application 9 Jul 1853 27 Campbell James N. Candidate, Clerk of the market, 12 elected 19 Mar 1853 11 Campbell James N. lot for sale on Princess Ann opposite William Slaughter, formerly occupied by Dan Tucker 27 Aug 1853 34 Campbell Mrs. Boarding house, opposite Dr. B. S. Herndon's on Main Street 23 Apr 1853 16 Canal and Water Power long report on 3 Sep 1853 35 Canal Commerce boats named, products listed 17 Sep 1853 37 Canal Commerce boats named, products listed 24 Sep 1853 38 Canal Commerce boats named, products listed 1 Oct 1853 39 Cannon fired for 4th of July, bill presented to Council 16 Jul 1853 28 Carter Edwin boots and shoes for sale 27 Aug 1853 34 Cash Charles House for rent on Water Street next to A. P. Rowe 22 Jan 1853 3 Catlett Andrew J. married Ann Gaines 18 Jun 1853 24 Catlett Sarah Ann married Robert T. Peyton 24 Dec 1853 51 cemetery Public Burying Ground closed, $50 fine if used 16 Jul 1853 28 Chancellor Major S. Director of Plank Road 2 Jul 1853 26 Cheek William F. elected to Council 26 Mar 1853 12 Cheek William F. resigned from Council 6 Aug 1853 31 Chesley Mary Ann died, wife of William S. Chesley 30 Jul 1853 30 Chesley William S. saddler on Main Street 6 Aug 1853 31 Chesley William S. ice house burned 24 Sep 1853 38 Chew George F. elected clerk and chamberlain of Council 26 Mar 1853 12 Chewning and Reading Doctors, Surgical, Mechanical and dentists. Main Street opposite Burr's Confectionary 16 Jul 1853 28 Chewning F. B. Dentist, Main Street few doors below Post Office 26 Mar 1853 12 Christian William H.Rev. to address Odd Fellows 26 Mar 1853 12 Christian William H.Rev. badly burned, lamp exploded 19 Nov 1853 46 Citizens' Hall F. W. Thomas, Temperance Lecturer 15 Jan 1853 2 Citizens' Hall F. W. Thomas, Temperance Lecturer 22 Jan 1853 3 Citizens' Hall Davis' Olio Minstrels and Aztec Children 5 Feb 1853 5 Citizens' Hall Diorama, Creation and Deluge 19 Feb 1853 7 Citizens' Hall Diorama, Creation and Deluge 24 Sep 1853 38 Citizens' Hall Young Men's Society 5 Mar 1853 9 Citizens' Hall Anderson the Magician 12 Mar 1853 10 Citizens' Hall Rev. Christian to address Odd Fellows 26 Mar 1853 12 Citizens' Hall The Captive Isrealites, Madame Rosalie Durant, Signor Antonio 9 Apr 1853 14 Citizens' Hall Former Governor William Smith 16 Apr 1853 15 Citizens' Hall Renovation described 23 Apr 1853 16 Citizens' Hall Dr. Lee Powell on Astronomy 7 May 1853 18 Citizens' Hall Dr. Lee Powell on Astronomy 21 May 1853 20 Citizens' Hall Mr. Howard, violinist, to benefit New Orleans sufferers 10 Sep 1853 36 Citizens' Hall Madame Bishop and her troupe 10 Sep 1853 36 Citizens' Hall Chinese Jugglers 1 Oct 1853 39 Citizens' Hall Young Men's Society 12 Nov 1853 45 Citizens' Hall Chinese, Wyman & Mammoth Cave Panorama 3 Dec 1853 48 Citizens' Hall Ned Davis' Olio Minstrels 17 Dec 1853 50 Coakley John sold his stock to Kellogg 8 Jan 1853 1 Cole Bernard elected Police officer 26 Mar 1853 12 Coleman W. Roy Portraits upstairs in rear of Herald office, NE corner Caroline and George 10 Sep 1853 36 Coleman W. Roy fought fire 4 Jun 1853 22 Collins J. W. elected to Council 26 Mar 1853 12 Conway on committee to examine books of Canal Company 22 Oct 1853 42 Conway E. nominated for vacant Council seat, lost 22 Oct 1853 42 Cooke and Company James hair preparations advertised 6 Aug 1853 31 Copenhaver John four doors above John B. Hall, Commerce Street 6 Aug 1853 31 Copenhaver & Turner Grocers, fire damage 10 Sep 1853 36 Council meetings to be held in middle jury room of courthouse 17 Dec 1853 50 Court House to get new cocoa matting 8 Oct 1853 40 Cox and Roberts jewelers 15 Oct 1853 41 Cox N. J. gift of tobacco to editor of paper 28 May 1853 21 Cox Peter F. Successor to Samuel Roberts 14 May 1853 19 Cox Peter F. At the sign of the Red Flag, opposite Tackett and Ford, nearly opposite Farmer's Hotel 10 Dec 1853 49 Cox Peter F. partner with Samuel Roberts 15 Oct 1853 41 Cox Robert N. watchmaker, main street, few doors south of Farmer's Hotel 6 Aug 1853 31 Cox William B. watches, jewelry 8 Jan 1853 1 Cox William B. moved opposite old store and one door below Tackett and Ford 26 Mar 1853 12 Cox William B. clockmaker, four doors above Farmer's Hotel 7 May 1853 18 Cox William B. married Mary Bruce 24 Sep 1853 38 Cox William J. married Virginia J. Turner 15 Oct 1853 41 Cox's Jewelry selling excursion tickets 2 Jul 1853 26 Craig Lt. Col. former resident, murderers executed 19 Mar 1853 11 Crosley Francis obituary 7 May 1853 18 Crutchfield Maj. S. presided at formation of Agricultural Society 4 Jun 1853 22 Cunningham and Brother William H. drygoods 6 Aug 1853 31 Curry Stephen C. Sons of Temperance activities 11 Jun 1853 23 Curry Stephen C. Sons of Temperance activities 18 Jun 1853 24 Curry Stephen C. Sons of Temperance activities 9 Jul 1853 27 Curry Stephen C. Sons of Temperance activities 1 Oct 1853 39 Curtis Jesse obituary 5 Mar 1853 9 Curtis Mildred M. married Luther M. Walker 22 Oct 1853 42 Cuttle Captain opposed City getting involved in stock of various enterprises 27 Aug 1853 34 Dickey Robert fire in store on Commerce between Princess Ann and Main 10 Sep 1853 36 Dickey Robert died in Patterson, New Jersey 12 Nov 1853 45 Dickinson John R. married Judith Long 24 Dec 1853 51 Dodd William married Martha Jones 24 Dec 1853 51 Doggett H. S. fire damaged store on Commerce between Main & Princess Ann 10 Sep 1853 36 Elder John A. display of art work 1 Oct 1853 39 English & Spindle Hardware, Main Street opposite the Post Office 20 Aug 1853 33 English J. A. Director, Fredericksburg Water Power Company 16 Apr 1853 15 English John speech at Fredericksburg Guards 22 Oct 1853 42 England John F. Hoop poles wanted, near the Basin 19 Mar 1853 11 English W. H. in Fredericksburg Guards 21 May 1853 20 Eubank John upholsterer, Main St. opposite W. C. I. Rothrock's and one door above Mr. Kale 13 Aug 1853 32 Eubank John best curled hair mattress at Fair 13 Aug 1853 32 Eve George W. elected to Council 26 Mar 1853 12 Eve George W. Committee assignment for Council 7 May 1853 18 Eve George W. resigned from Council 11 Jun 1853 23 Fair Methodist Church South in the room between Tackett & Ford and Scott & Hoomes 8 Oct 1853 40 Falmouth Cotton Factory destroyed by fire 5 Mar 1853 9 Farmer's Hotel Ned Davis' Olio Minstrels to perform 26 Feb 1853 8 Farmer's Hotel Agricultural Society being organized 4 Jun 1853 22 Female Boarding School advertisement 6 Aug 1853 31 Ficklen J. B. wants to buy city property 5 Nov 1853 44 Ficklen J. B. Director & President, Bank of Commerce 17 Dec 1853 50 Filmore Ex-president to arrive in Fredericksburg 12 Mar 1853 10 Fire Sunday, 4 Sep 1853 (long and detailed) 10 Sep 1853 36 Fire Chesley's Ice House and the Ten Pin Alley 24 Sep 1853 38 Fisk and Muse Caroline Street at Miller's Old Stand 5 Feb 1853 5 Fitzhugh Johnson married Frances A. M. MacFarlane 23 Apr 1853 16 Fitzhugh W. H. Jr. Director, Bank of Commerce 17 Dec 1853 50 Forbes John M. elected to Council 26 Mar 1853 12 Forbes John M. assigned to Committee 7 May 1853 18 Forbes John M. daughter died 6 Aug 1853 31 Forbes John M. resigned from Council 22 Oct 1853 42 Forbes Mary Douglass died aged 17 months 6 Aug 1853 31 Forbes Mary E. daughter died 6 Aug 1853 31 Ford James W. Temperance Committee member 1 Oct 1853 39 Fourth of July celebration plans described 25 Jun 1853 25 Fox (a steamer) owned by A. K. Phillips burned 24 Sep 1853 38 freak calf to be exhibited 28 May 1853 21 Fredericksburg Academy advertisement. To open Oct 3rd 30 Jul 1853 30 Fredericksburg Aqueduct Company Spring House broken into, reward 16 Jul 1853 28 Fredericksburg Cotton Factory for sale, described, opposite R. F. & P. Railroad Depot, facing Prussia 11 Jun 1853 23 Fredericksburg Cotton Factory burned 24 Dec 1853 51 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad mentioned 19 Feb 1853 7 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad mentioned 26 Feb 1853 8 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad mentioned 5 Mar 1853 9 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad mentioned 14 May 1853 19 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad mentioned 21 May 1853 20 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad mentioned 11 Jun 1853 23 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad mentioned 25 Jun 1853 25 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad mentioned 2 Jul 1853 26 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad mentioned 9 Jul 1853 27 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad mentioned 16 Jul 1853 28 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad mentioned 10 Dec 1853 49 Fredericksburg Guard's Brass Band annual excursion described 7 May 1853 18 Fredericksburg Guards mentioned 7 May 1853 18 Fredericksburg Guards mentioned 21 May 1853 20 Fredericksburg Guards mentioned 28 May 1853 21 Fredericksburg Guards mentioned 22 Oct 1853 42 Fredericksburg Guards mentioned 12 Nov 1853 45 Fredericksburg and Valley Plank Road Company mentioned 12 Mar 1853 10 Fredericksburg and Valley Plank Road Company mentioned 23 Apr 1853 16 Fredericksburg and Valley Plank Road Company mentioned 2 Jul 1853 26 Fredericksburg and Valley Plank Road Company mentioned 9 Jul 1853 27 Fredericksburg Water Power Company organized 16 Apr 1853 15 Fredericksburg Young Men's Society Terpsichorian and debating 9 Jul 1853 27 Fredericksburg Free Schools cost $3000 21 May 1853 20 Gaines Ann married Andrew Catlett 18 Jun 1853 24 Garnett & Hill New Agricultural Warehouse goods 28 May 1853 21 Garnett G. W. Baptist Meeting Committee member 9 Apr 1853 14 Garnett G. W. Plea for funds for Baptist Church 13 Aug 1853 32 Garnett G. W. Plea for funds for Baptist Church 5 Nov 1853 44 Garnett Reuben grocer, successor to M. Slaughter & Co. 15 Jan 1853 2 Gas Works needs improving 22 Oct 1853 42 Gas Works Company being formed by William White 3 Dec 1853 48 Gill & Huffman tailors 8 Jan 1853 1 Gilman W. S. Temperance Committee member 1 Oct 1853 39 Gold Spotsylvania County land for sale, described 2 Jul 1853 26 Goolrick Peter Candidate for Mayor 12 Mar 1853 10 Goolrick Peter employed a piano tuner 26 Mar 1853 12 Goolrick Peter dry goods mechant 30 Apr 1853 17 Goolrick Peter a director, Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad 2 Jul 1853 26 Gordon W. K. bill city for cleaning out run 22 Oct 1853 42 Gordon W. K. bill refused by city council 10 Dec 1853 49 Gravatt George Carriage Manufactory on Princess Ann opposite Hope Foundry 29 Jan 1853 4 Gravatt George to represent City in stock of Plank Road 21 May 1853 20 Gravatt George first prize in fair for best carriage 26 Nov 1853 47 Gray Robert bookseller four doors below post office 8 Jan 1853 1 Gray William (of Port Royal) obituary 29 Jan 1853 4 Green Duff of Falmouth, yard goods 8 Jan 1853 1 Grinnan Helen Mrs. wife of late Daniel Grinnan, died 22 Oct 1853 42 Grotz fire damage 10 Sep 1853 36 Grotz Council refused to lease space in right wing of Market House near Wellford & Co. 26 Nov 1853 47 Haase F. Confectionary next to Exchange 21 May 1853 20 Hansburger Rev. marriage Johnson and McCauley 17 Sep 1853 37 Harding George R. agent for the Weekly Advertiser 19 Mar 1853 11 Harding James E. T. cabinet maker on Hanover near Baptist Church 19 Feb 1853 7 Hart Elizabeth married Capt. Lewis Layton 26 Feb 1853 8 Hart Mary married Alexander Bruce 22 Oct 1853 42 Hart Robert W. elected inspector of wood and Commissioner of Revenue 26 Mar 1853 12 Hart Robert W. elected inspector of wood and Commissioner of Revenue 24 Dec 1853 51 Hart W. T. Secretary at Railroad Meeting 14 May 1853 19 Hart W. T. to work for Agricultural Society 18 Jun 1853 24 Hazel River Navigation Company Annual Meeting 22 Oct 1853 42 Herndon John M. employed a piano tuner 26 Mar 1853 12 Herndon John M. Cashier, Bank of Commerce 17 Dec 1853 50 Hill John P. Refrigerators for sale at Walker's old stand 21 May 1853 20 Hill William H. grocer, successor to M. Slaughter & Co. 15 Jan 1853 2 Hoffman Leonard occupies stall at right end of Market House 24 Sep 1853 38 Hog and Dog laws due for revision and enforcement 25 Jun 1853 25 Hog Laws amended can run in street if ring in nose 16 Jul 1853 28 Hoomes H. B. to work for Agricultural Society 18 Jun 1853 24 Hoomes H. B. Director, Virginia Bank 10 Dec 1853 49 Hope Fire Company of Fredericksburg fought fire at Falmouth Cotton Factory 14 May 1853 19 Houseworth J. in Fredericksburg Guards 21 May 1853 20 Howard Alfred Violinist at Citizens' Hall 10 Sep 1853 36 Howison John fought fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Huffman L. J. at Railroad Meeting 14 May 1853 19 Huffman L. J. to represent Fredericksburg at Hazel River Navigation Company Meeting 22 Oct 1853 42 Huffman L. J. Expenses for attending meeting 5 Nov 1853 44 Hunt C. H. Grocer and Hardware, Caroline Street below George 19 Feb 1853 7 Hunter Taliaferro Chief Clerk / Light House Board 16 Apr 1853 15 Hurkamp J. G. Currier 15 Jan 1853 2 Hurkamp J. G. best bridle, harness, leather, calf skin at Fair 26 Nov 1853 47 hydrophobia cure for described 25 Jun 1853 25 Ice House William Chesley's burned 24 Sep 1853 38 James fire damaged building 10 Sep 1853 36 Jennings James Gun and lock smith, one door north of Virginia Bank 8 Jan 1853 1 Johnston A. auctioneer 19 Feb 1853 7 Johnson George Washington Publisher, Weekly Advertiser 15 Jan 1853 2 Johnson G. W. withdrew from partnership of Johnson and White, publishers 9 Jul 1853 27 Johnson G. W. publisher, married Mary Ellen McCauley 17 Sep 1853 37 Johnston Gabriel Secretary, Plank Road 21 May 1853 20 Johnston Gabriel fought fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Jones Catherine married John Levi 23 Jul 1853 29 Jones Martha married William Dodd 24 Dec 1853 51 Junius Dr. runs Male Academy, addressed group at Citizens' hall 3 Dec 1853 48 Kehr Charles H. Professor of Music 15 Jan 1853 2 Kehr Charles H. Professor of Music 7 May 1853 18 Kehr Charles H. Temperance Meeting delegate 9 Jul 1853 27 Kehr Charles H. Temperance Meeting delegate 1 Oct 1853 39 Kellogg T. H. Dishware Merchant, Main Street opposite Farmer's Hotel, purchased stock of John Coakley 8 Jan 1853 1 Kellogg T. H. move to under the Exchange 23 Apr 1853 16 Kellogg T. H. China gift to editor 7 May 1853 18 Kelly J. H., Major Speech at Fredericksburg Guards 22 Oct 1853 42 Kelly J. H., Major Recording Secretary of Rappahannock River Agricultural and Mechanical Society 19 Nov 1853 46 King George P. Baptist Meeting Committee member 9 Apr 1853 14 King George P. Appeal for money for Baptist Church 5 Nov 1853 44 King George P. Request to occupy a section of William Street approved by Council 10 Dec 1853 49 King Thomas D. Coopering agent for town 17 Sep 1853 37 Knox Thomas F. elected to Council 26 Mar 1853 12 Knox Thomas F. Director of Fredericksburg Water Power Company 16 Apr 1853 15 Knox Thomas F. Stockholder, Plank Road Company 21 May 1853 20 Knox Thomas F. Representative for City at Railroad Meeting 25 Jun 1853 25 Knox Thomas F. Executive Committee member, Rappahannock River Agricultural and Mechanical Society 19 Nov 1853 46 Knox Thomas F. Fair prize, best barrels of flour 26 Nov 1853 47 Knox Thomas F. Director of Bank of Commerce 17 Dec 1853 50 Kreb(b)s William Rev. married Levi and Jones 23 Jul 1853 29 Kreb(b)s William Rev. married Cox and Bruce 24 Sep 1853 38 Kunkel's Nightengale Opera Troupe due here Sep 4th 3 Sep 1853 35 Lambden John New hat shop, Hanover in Exchange building opposite Farmer's Hotel 13 Aug 1853 32 Lane M. Ellen married George B. Scott 4 Jun 1853 22 Lang William Fine to be remitted by Council 10 Dec 1853 49 Lang William confectioner, moved to house of Samuel Stone 23 Apr 1853 16 Lang's Marble Yard between Wolfe and Charlotte streets 1 Oct 1853 39 Layton Charles daughter died 25 Jun 1853 25 Layton Georgianna daughter died 25 Jun 1853 25 Layton John T. Sons of Temperance Meeting, Mercer Division #87 22 Oct 1853 42 Layton Lewis S. obituary 2 Jul 1853 26 Layton Lewis, Capt. married Elizabeth Hart 24 Sep 1853 38 Layton Rebecca son died 2 Jul 1853 26 Layton Sophia obituary 25 Jun 1853 25 Layton William son died 2 Jul 1853 26 Leeches for sale or application 9 Jul 1853 27 Levi John married Catherine Jones 23 Jul 1853 29 Lewis Dr. lecturer on Physiology & Hygiene, Sons of Temperance Hall 29 Jan 1853 4 Lights for Coucil Chamber Mayor wants to procure 5 Nov 1853 44 Lindsley O. W. Carriage factory to be sold 25 Jun 1853 25 Little A. A. purchased News of Fredericksburg 2 Jul 1853 26 Little William A. elected to Council 26 Mar 1853 12 Little William A. Plank Road Committee member 21 May 1853 20 Long Judith married John R. Dickinson 24 Dec 1853 51 MacFarlane Frances A. M. daughter of William, married J. Fitzhugh 23 Apr 1853 16 MacFarlane William former resident, dead, daughter married 23 Apr 1853 16 McCauley Francis daughter died 25 Jun 1853 25 McCauley Helen daughter died 25 Jun 1853 25 McCauley Helen Rosamond obituary 25 Jun 1853 25 McCauley Mary Ellen Mrs. married G. W. Johnson 17 Sep 1853 37 McGuire E. C., Rev. performed marriages 3 Sep 1853 35 McGuire James elected to Council 26 Mar 1853 12 McGuire James elected to Council 7 May 1853 18 McGuire James Committee member to examine accounts of Canal Co. 22 Oct 1853 42 McGuire James elected director, Virginia Bank 10 Dec 1853 49 McPhail W. Rev. employed a piano tuner 26 Mar 1853 12 McShane John former resident obituary 22 Jan 1853 3 Mary Washington Monument description of condition (front page) 3 Sep 1853 35 Marye John L. Jr. candidate for mayor 12 Mar 1853 10 Marye John L. Jr. elected mayor 26 Mar 1853 12 Marye John L. Jr. to examine court house construction contract 5 Nov 1853 44 Marye John L. Sr. employed a piano tuner 26 Mar 1853 12 Marye John L. Sr. advertised for a lost note 14 May 1853 19 Marye John L. Sr. to work for Agricultural Society 18 Jun 1853 24 Marye John L. Sr. to sell Caroline Street lot with carriage factory of O. W. Lindsley & Co. 25 Jun 1853 25 Marye Lawrence S. addressed Young Men's Society 1 Oct 1853 39 Marye R. B. re-elected President of Plank Road 2 Jul 1853 26 Market House being cleaned up, about time! 23 Apr 1853 16 Market daily instead of three times a week 7 May 1853 18 Market House ordinance forbidding fires in. 5 Nov 1853 44 Mason A. H. Dr. Director, Bank of Commerce 17 Dec 1853 50 Mastin Sarah Ann married Muscoe Perry 29 Oct 1853 43 Moore W. D. Secretary-Treasurer of Fredericksburg Water Power Company 16 Apr 1853 15 Moore William D. Obituary 11 Jun 1853 23 Morrison R. J. Private, Fredericksburg Guards, presented a cup. 9 Jul 1853 27 Murray Thomas watchmaker, few doors from post office, Main Street 5 Mar 1853 9 Murray W. & A. Men's clothiers advertisement 6 Aug 1853 31 Muse Alexander A. married Elizabeth Crittenden 3 Dec 1853 48 Muse Margaret M. married John W. Fisk of New Hampshire 24 Sep 1853 38 Myrtle Lodge Odd Fellows anniversary celebration, details 9 Apr 1853 14 Mills W. A. Temperance Committee member 1 Oct 1853 39 Minor John elected to Council, surveyor, recorder 26 Mar 1853 12 Minor John insurance agent 22 Jan 1853 3 Mitchell William moved for vote to subscribe to Railroad 14 May 1853 19 Mitchell William at Railroad meeting 14 May 1853 19 Mitchell William speech at Fredericksburg Guards 22 Oct 1853 42 Mercer Col. Hugh death notice 3 Dec 1853 48 Metcalfe W. A. Fredericksburg Guards 21 May 1853 20 Metcalfe John President, Fredericksburg Aqueduct Co. 16 Jul 1853 28 Methodist Church North excursion 9 Jul 1853 27 Methodist Church South excursion 23 Jul 1853 29 Meyer Mr. bakery, Commerce between Main and Princess Ann, fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Magrath Lewis O. Sons of Temperance 11 Jun 1853 23 Magrath Lewis O. Sons of Temperance 1 Oct 1853 39 Manassas Copper Mine description 18 Jun 1853 24 Odd Fellows Hall Myrtle Lodge #50 to Bowling Green 12 Mar 1853 10 Odd Fellows Hall Anniversary celebration details 9 Apr 1853 14 Owens W. of Owens & Beck, Turnip seed for sale 16 Jul 1853 28 Parade Fourth of July 9 Jul 1853 27 Parker Mr. operates an oyster saloon 23 Apr 1853 16 Parker Robert closing business 4 Jun 1853 22 Parker Robert Ploughs for sale at head of Commerce Street 15 Jan 1853 2 Payne Daniel drowned at Lower Wharf, storekeeper 9 Jul 1853 27 Perry Muscoe married Sarah Ann Mastin 29 Oct 1853 43 Peyton Robert T. married Sarah Ann Catlett 24 Dec 1853 51 Phillips A. K. elected to Town Council 26 Mar 1853 12 Phillips A. K. re-elected Director for Plank Road 25 Jun 1853 25 Phillips A. K. owned Steamer Fox, burned 24 Sep 1853 38 Phillips A. K. committee to examine books of Canal Co. 22 Oct 1853 42 Phillips A. K. president of Canal Co., delivered books to Mayor 10 Dec 1853 49 Phillips J. T. Shoe establishment, between Main and Princess Ann on Commerce, fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Phillips Samuel & Son Commission merchants 28 May 1853 21 Plank Road Company Annual Meeting with detailed report 21 May 1853 20 Plank Road completed from Fredericksburg to Liberty Mills. 5 Nov 1853 44 Plank Road meeting of company and council 10 Dec 1853 49 Plank Road extension to be requested 17 Dec 1853 50 Pollard Joel T. obituary, funeral details 22 Jan 1853 3 Pollack William G. Sergeant, Fredericksburg Guards 21 May 1853 20 Pollack W. G. Sergeant Silver Medal for Second Best Shot 12 Nov 1853 45 Poplar Spring Site of Sons of Temperance Jubilee 18 Jun 1853 24 Porter John A. Captain, gold pencil for best shot on 45 21 May 1853 20 Powell D. Lee Lecturer at Citizens' Hall 7 May 1853 18 Powell Captain resigned from the Guards 24 Sep 1853 38 Raines James former resident, editor 16 Apr 1853 15 Raines James purchased Danville paper 24 Sep 1853 38 Rapid Ann Navigation Company Bill before House 2 Apr 1853 13 Rappahannock Canal Company State order auction if debt not paid 25 Jun 1853 25 Rappahannock Canal Company poll to be taken for city to purchase stocks in 6 Aug 1853 31 Rappahannock Canal Company sold to Wellington Gordon 3 Dec 1853 48 Richards & Bros. V. drygoods 1 Oct 1853 39 Riley J. McKendree, Rev. delivered sermon 9 Jul 1853 27 Roberts Samuel silversmith 12 Mar 1853 10 Roberts Samuel Jewelry store opposite Scott & Hoomes 6 Aug 1853 31 Roberts Samuel Partner with Peter F. Cox 15 Oct 1853 41 Roberts Samuel prize at Fair, best jewelry 26 Nov 1853 47 Roberts Samuel oppositte Tackett & Ford 10 Dec 1853 49 Robey H. R. local agent for Hopewell Nurseries 7 May 1853 18 Rollins Captain fine remitted by Council 17 Dec 1853 50 Rollow Elias married Martha Vaughan 5 Feb 1853 5 Rollow John J. Temperance delegate 9 Jul 1853 27 Rollow John J. Temperance delegate 1 Oct 1853 39 Rollow John J. best wheat threshing machine at the fair 19 Nov 1853 46 Root D. S. best buggy at the fair 19 Nov 1853 46 Rose E. F. Agricultural Society Committee 4 Jun 1853 22 Rosser Leo, Rev. performed marriage 26 Feb 1853 8 Rosser Leo, Rev. performed marriage 24 Sep 1853 38 Rothrock L. J. best ornamental letters at the fair 26 Nov 1853 47 Rowe A. P. gift to editor of the paper 4 Jun 1853 22 Rowe A. P. Best pig, sow, meats at the fair 19 Nov 1853 46 Rowe George lightning killed eight sheep 22 Oct 1853 42 Rowe George Trustee of Eliza Wrenn 12 Nov 1853 45 Rowe Mary A. married John M. Luck 4 Jun 1853 22 Rowe Robert S. married Lavinia Greenwood of Baltimore 10 Dec 1853 49 Rowe Semple gift of beef to editor of paper 17 Sep 1853 37 Sacrey Elizabeth C. married John K. Berry 1 Oct 1853 39 Samuel Misses Fall Fashions, upper end of Main Street 24 Sep 1853 38 Sanford Joe former landlord of U. S. Hotel 7 May 1853 18 Seddon J. Director, Bank of Commerce 17 Dec 1853 50 Semple Robert Baylor obituary 12 Feb 1853 6 Semple W. M. sold Fredericksburg News 2 Jul 1853 26 schools public 180 male students, 103 female, 3 male teachers, 3 female teachers, cost $3000 29 Oct 1853 43 Scott & Herndon Hope Foundry 8 Jan 1853 1 Scott & Herndon additions being made to foundry 9 Jul 1853 27 Scott & Hoomes new house on Main endangered by fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Scott & Hoomes new store at #3 Main Street, across from post office described 15 Oct 1853 41 Scott Mrs. F. best currant wine at the fair 26 Nov 1853 47 Scott George B. Director, Fredericksburg Water Power Company 16 Apr 1853 15 Scott George B. married M. Ellen Lane 4 Jun 1853 22 Scott George B. dissolved partnership with Thomas Ball in the Milling Business 6 Aug 1853 31 Scott Hugh produce market 22 Jan 1853 3 Scott John F. will refuse Plank Road position if elected 4 Jun 1853 22 Scott John F. elected Director, Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad 2 Jul 1853 26 Scott John F. Temperance delegate 9 Jul 1853 27 Scott John F. Temperance delegate 1 Oct 1853 39 Shaut Jacob Temperance Committee member 1 Oct 1853 39 Shepherd George fought fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Sidewalks proposed ordinance, required on property occupied 5 Nov 1853 44 Sims Martha J. married William Brandenbury of Prussia 19 Nov 1853 46 Slaughter Franklin insurance agent 27 Aug 1853 34 Slaughter Franklin working for Agricultural Society 18 Jun 1853 24 Slaughter F. & J. W. Fredericksburg Cotton Factory burned 24 Dec 1853 51 Slaughter F. & J. W. Fredericksburg Cotton Factory for sale 11 Jun 1853 23 Slaughter J. W. President, Water Power Company 16 Apr 1853 15 Slaughter M. sold stock to Garnett & Hill 15 Jan 1853 2 Slaughter M. Director, Fredericksburg Water Power Company 16 Apr 1853 15 Slaughter M. Director, Bank of Commerce 17 Dec 1853 50 Slaughter Philip, Rev. performed marriage 23 Apr 1853 16 Slaughter Philip, Rev. lectured Young Men's Society 21 May 1853 20 Slaughter William Baptist Meeting committee 9 Apr 1853 14 Slaughter William appeal for money for Baptist Church 5 Nov 1853 44 Slaughter's Cotton Factory in Falmouth fire 14 May 1853 19 Smith Samuel Rev. performed marriage 3 Sep 1853 35 Smith Samuel Rev. to address Sons of Temperance, Spotswood Division # 109 5 Mar 1853 9 Smith William Ex-Governor at Citizens' Hall 16 Apr 1853 15 Smith Y. owner of lots died, executor selling 30 Jul 1853 30 Smock Maria owner of Philips & Bell Gunsmith & Shoeshop buildings which were on fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Sons of Temperance Mercer Division and Spotswood #109 22 Jan 1853 3 Sons of Temperance Mercer Division and Spotswood #109 5 Mar 1853 9 Sons of Temperance Mercer Division and Spotswood #109 16 Apr 1853 15 Sons of Temperance Mercer Division and Spotswood #109 7 May 1853 18 Sons of Temperance Mercer Division and Spotswood #109 18 Jun 1853 24 Sons of Temperance Mercer Division and Spotswood #109 16 Jul 1853 28 Southern Female Institute formerly occupied school room in Citizens' Hall 17 Sep 1853 37 Spicer Martin V. court case, defrauding 16 Jul 1853 28 Streets in terrible condition, details 15 Jan 1853 2 Stremmel Louis piano tuner 26 Mar 1853 12 Stringfellow Miss best bonnet at fair 26 Nov 1853 47 Stone Samuel candidate, clerk of market 19 Mar 1853 11 Stone Samuel owner of Rialto restaurant, under Eagle Hotel 17 Dec 1853 50 Suttle J. H. committee member, Agricultural Society 4 Jun 1853 22 Sweeny Mrs. former China Store operator 23 Apr 1853 16 Tackett John wife died 20 Aug 1853 33 Tackett Sophia died 20 Aug 1853 33 Temperance Hall on Charlotte between Caroline and Princess Ann 22 Jan 1853 3 Ten Pin Alley adjoining burned ice house, burned 24 Sep 1853 38 Thom Allen C., Dr. agent for Hopewell Nurseries 7 May 1853 18 Thom A. C., Dr. Druggist and Apothecary, dissolved partnership with Wellford 30 Jul 1853 30 Thom R.T. discontinuing business 19 Feb 1853 7 Thom R.T. clerk wanted for Post Office 18 Jun 1853 24 Thomas F. W. Temperance lecturer 15 Jan 1853 2 Thomas F. W. Temperance lecturer 22 Jan 1853 3 Thorburn R. D. Capt. employed piano tuner 26 Mar 1853 12 Timberlake John elected Police officer 26 Mar 1853 12 Toombs & Slacum good beef for sale 15 Oct 1853 41 Town Clock to be moved, condition 3 Dec 1853 48 Town Council hog law, cemetery, cannon, canal 16 Jul 1853 28 Truslow James M. lost a coat 6 Aug 1853 31 Turner Virginia J. married William J. Cox 15 Oct 1853 41 United States Hotel pin lost near 30 Jul 1853 30 Vaughan Martha married Elias Rollow 5 Feb 1853 5 Virginia Baptist General Association details 4 Jun 1853 22 Waite & Sener Tin shop, Commerce between Main & Princess Ann 10 Sep 1853 36 Walker Luther M. married Mildred M. Curtis 22 Oct 1853 42 Waller J. L. of Kentucky, to give address at Baptist Church 29 Oct 1853 43 Warren B. B. tan bark wanted 19 Mar 1853 11 Warren William dead 19 Mar 1853 11 Warren William Jr. Tobacco agent at sign of Indian 8 Jan 1853 1 Warren William Jr. tan bark wanted 19 Mar 1853 11 Warren William Jr. Plank Road Committee 21 May 1853 20 Warren William Jr. best cigars at the Fair 26 Nov 1853 47 Warren William & Bro. Best sole leather at fair 26 Nov 1853 47 Washington's Birthday no celebration planned 12 Feb 1853 6 Water Power Company long and complete financial Statement 10 Sep 1853 36 Water Power Company City to invest $127,000 1 Oct 1853 39 Water Power Company should Council buy stock in 10 Dec 1853 49 Whittemore John M. elected President of Virginia Bank 10 Dec 1853 49 Weekly Advertiser office moving to Water Street opposite Baptist Church and east of P. Goolrick's store 5 Feb 1853 5 Wellford Beverley R. Dr. Plank Road President 21 May 1853 20 Wellford Beverley R. Dr. Railroad President 2 Jul 1853 26 Wellford B. R. Dr. daughter died 2 Jul 1853 26 Wellford C. B. Fredericksburg Guards 21 May 1853 20 Wellford C. C. representing stockholders in Plank Road Co. 21 May 1853 20 Wellford C. C. representing stockholders in Railroad Co. 25 Jun 1853 25 Wellford C. C. nominated for Council seat, elected 22 Oct 1853 42 Wellford, Eastham & Co bought out Ball & Scott 6 Aug 1853 31 Wellford, Eastham & Co threatened by fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Wellford, Eastham & Co best implements at Fair 19 Nov 1853 46 Wellford F. P. dissolved partnership with A. C. Thom 30 Jul 1853 30 Wellford F. P. of Wellford, Eastham & Co. 6 Aug 1853 31 Wellford John S. (late) daughter died 10 Sep 1853 36 Wellford P. A. Director, Bank of Commerce 17 Dec 1853 50 Wellford P. F. Fredericksburg Guards 21 May 1853 20 Wellford Phillip A. of Wellford, Eastham & Co. 6 Aug 1853 31 Wellford Roberta Catharine obituary 2 Jul 1853 26 Wellford Sarah Campbell obituary 10 Sep 1853 36 White & Green wool wanted, 20,000 pounds 8 Jan 1853 1 White & Green ploughs for sale 2 Apr 1853 13 White & Green threatened by fire 10 Sep 1853 36 White & Johnson publishers, dissolved partnership 9 Jul 1853 27 White C. B. (Chester) Magazine (book)store 8 Jan 1853 1 White C. B. (Chester) Magazine (book)store 15 Jan 1853 2 White C. B. (Chester) settees formerly used in Citizens' Hall for sale 23 Apr 1853 16 White C. B. (Chester) piano sold to Steamer Virginia 7 May 1853 18 White C. B. (Chester) appointed to Council to replace G. W. Eve 11 Jun 1853 23 White C. B. (Chester) Lieut. Fredericksburg Guards, presented a cup 9 Jul 1853 27 White C. B. (Chester) to lease school room in Citizens' Hall 17 Sep 1853 37 White C. B. (Chester) to represent Fredericksburg at Hazel River Navigation Meeting 22 Oct 1853 42 White H. W. fought fire 10 Sep 1853 36 White Jesse Central Room, Town Hall, Printer of Weekly Advertiser 8 Jan 1853 1 White Jesse Sexton of Episcopal Church 17 Dec 1853 50 White Philip S. lecturer at Temperance Hall 7 May 1853 18 White Philip S. lecturer at Temperance Hall 28 May 1853 21 White William H. President, Sons of Temperance 18 Jun 1853 24 White William H. Watchmaker 8 Jan 1853 1 White William H. forming new gas company 3 Dec 1853 48 Whittemore John M. elected President, Virginia Bank 10 Dec 1853 49 Williams & Co. O. Main Street, fire damage 10 Sep 1853 36 Williams Charles Temperance Meeting delegate 9 Jul 1853 27 Williams Henry A. bootmaker, opposite Tackett & Ford 26 Mar 1853 12 Williams Henry A. son died 25 Jun 1853 25 Williams Joe fought fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Williams John Cornelius obituary 25 Jun 1853 25 Williams Major fought fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Williams Mary E. son died 25 Jun 1853 25 Williams Richard dwelling, furniture damaged by fire 10 Sep 1853 36 Worrell Alexander elected Chief Engineer of Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad 16 Jul 1853 28 Worthington William H. blacksmith 28 May 1853 21 Worthington William H. best horseshoes at Fair 26 Nov 1853 47 Wrenn Elija agent for coopering business 12 Nov 1853 45 Wrenn Lewis coopering business 12 Nov 1853 45 Wroten George W. sash and blind factory on Caroline Street, formerly Short & Jones Coach Factory 5 Feb 1853 5 Young John J. elected to Council 26 Mar 1853 12 Young Men's Society new organization, debate 19 Mar 1853 11 Young Men's Society meeting at north end of Town Hall 23 Apr 1853 16 Young Men's Society lecturer at Citizens' Hall 7 May 1853 18 Young Men's Society lecturer at Citizens' Hall 5 Mar 1853 9 Young Men's Society lecturer at Citizens' Hall 21 May 1853 20 Young Men's Society getting programs ready 12 Nov 1853 45 Adams Express Company 5 doors north of Farmers Hotel 29 Apr 1854 17 Adams leader of Fredericksburg Guard Band 7 Oct 1854 40 Adams Robert W. candidate measurer of wood 18 Mar 1854 11 Agricultural Fair to be in November 16 Sep 1854 37 Aler and Coleman started new brick yard 22 Apr 1854 16 Aler and Coleman description of brick yard 22 Jul 1854 29 Aler and Coleman new machinery at brick yard 9 Sep 1854 36 Aler George Director Fredericksburg Building Fund Association and Trustee of the Rappahannock Building Fund Association. 7 Jan 1854 1 Aler George charges Mayor fails law enforcement on Sunday 2 Sep 1854 35 Aler George bought property 28 Oct 1854 43 Aler John W. charges Mayor fails law enforcement 2 Sep 1854 35 Allen James M. married Frances A. Edwards 16 Dec 1854 50 Allen William Councilman to check on Gas Company subscriptions 11 Feb 1854 6 Allen William elected to Council and as recorder 25 Mar 1854 12 Allen William property sold and bought 28 Oct 1854 43 Allen William E. former resident now in New York 11 Feb 1854 6 Anderson John(?) B. Coal Measurer slandered 11 Mar 1854 10 Anderson Joseph B. lot behind him sold to gas company 25 Mar 1854 12 Anderson Joseph B. elected coal measurer 25 Mar 1854 12 Anderson Joseph B. married Mary E. Wroton 25 Nov 1854 47 Anderson Mathew(the late) wife died 22 Jul 1854 29 Anderson Rosamond died age 58 22 Jul 1854 29 Arctic a steamer lost at sea (much detail) 14 Oct 1854 41 Ashton Joseph railroad laborer murdered and five held 15 Jul 1854 28 Ashton Joseph murder unsolved and suspects released 29 Jul 1854 30 Bailey James S. officer of Oddfellows, Myrtle Lodge 14 Jan 1854 2 Bailey M. of Adams Express Company 29 Apr 1854 17 Baker John elected Director, Canal Company 11 Feb 1854 6 Baptist Church a fair to benefit of bell and furniture Contract raised $13,000 for new church at Princess Ann and Amelia 18 Feb 1854 7 Baptist Church Corner stone to be laid 27 May 1854 21 Baptist Church Corner stone ceremony described 10 Jun 1854 23 Barnum's Traveling Museum (illustrated 1á column ad) to be here 31st, Tom Thumb is featured 19 Aug 1854 33 Barton William S. attorney and trustee for Fredericksburg Building Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Barton William S. Councilman, to check on gas company subscription elected proxie for Gas Company 11 Feb 1854 6 Barton William S. elected to Council, put on salary committee 25 Mar 1854 12 Barton William S. delegate, Charleston convention 8 Apr 1854 14 Barton William S. delegate, Improvement convention 19 Aug 1854 33 Barton William S. Resolution for Agricultural fair 7 Oct 1854 40 Barton William S. Secretary/treasurer Fredericksburg Water Power Company 7 Oct 1854 40 Bayliss Dr. Marshall Phrenologist at U.S. Hotel 21 Jan 1854 3 Bayliss Dr. Marshall Phrenologist at U.S. Hotel 28 Jan 1854 4 Beale Jane B.(Mrs.) Boarding and Day school 30 Sep 1854 39 Bell Francis H. recommenced his gunsmith shop 8 Jul 1854 27 Bell William L. married Mary Ellen Morgan 23 Sep 1854 38 Bell William L. dissolved partnership with Lewis Moore 2 Dec 1854 48 Blankman M. A. Dr. Dentist, returned to town 19 Aug 1854 33 Blankman M. A. Dr. bought City wharf 28 Oct 1854 43 Boardman Mrs. wants lady boarders 23 Sep 1854 38 Botts Thomas H. Gen. brother of Hon. John M. Botts, died 17 Jun 1854 24 Bozel Richard rented hay scales for a year 15 Apr 1854 15 Bradford Daniel candy store 7 Jan 1854 1 Bradford Daniel two doors down from Farmer's Hotel, making ice cream 13 May 1854 19 Bradford Daniel secretary of new building association 18 Nov 1854 46 Bradley James H. receiving bids for new Baptist Church 21 Jan 1854 3 Broaddus William F. Rev. receiving bids for new Baptist Church 21 Jan 1854 3 Broaddus William F. Rev. lecturer, Young Men's Society, Citizens' Hall 4 Feb 1854 5 Broaddus William F. Rev. Chairman, building committee for Baptist Church 27 May 1854 21 Broaddus William F. Rev. Principal of Female Institute 5 Aug 1854 31 Broaddus William F. Rev. preaching at Baptist church 2 Sep 1854 35 Broaddus William F. Rev. Female school to open 18 September 30 Sep 1854 39 Brown Camilla A. married John White of Fauquier County 23 Dec 1854 51 Browne William Dr. Ladies Benevolent Society met at his home 7 Jan 1854 1 Browne William Dr. Charleston convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Brownlow Susan wife of late Capt. Robert Brownlow, died age 67 15 Jul 1854 28 Buck John grocery store 7 Jan 1854 1 Buck John died age 54 2 Dec 1854 48 Buck William T. died 29 Jul 1854 30 Burrows T. O. store for sale on Main Street opposite Lang's Marble Yard 12 Aug 1854 32 Caldwell John S. President, Fredericksburg Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Caldwell John S. Secretary, Railroad meeting 18 Mar 1854 11 Caldwell John S. Secretary, Railroad meeting 10 Jun 1854 23 Caldwell John S. Charleston convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Caldwell John S. Improvement convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Caldwell R. defeated in election, Commissioner of Revenue 27 May 1854 21 Caldwell Shakespeare former resident married 7 Jan 1854 54 Cammack J. J. Dr. dentist 7 Jan 1854 1 Cammack J. J. Dr. married Harriet A. Jones of Essex 25 Mar 1854 12 Campbell James N. officer, Odd Fellows, Myrtle Lodge 14 Jan 1854 2 Campbell James N. sealer of weights. Office #4 shanty row 1 Jul 1854 26 Campbell Mary G. married William H. Henderson 22 Jul 1854 29 canal boats 15 arrived, named and cargo described 18 Feb 1854 7 canal boats 15 arrived, named and cargo described 25 Feb 1854 8 Cargill J. H. Rev. Methodist Church, recently placed in Pennsylvania. Killed 4th of July, cannon exploded 15 Jul 1854 28 Carmichael Edward H. Dr. former resident, died in Washington and buried in Fredericksburg with Masonic honors 29 Apr 1854 17 Carmichael Ellen occupied house damaged by fire 9 Dec 1854 49 Carpenter Alfred married Emilie Eve 3 Jun 1854 22 Carter Edwin boots and shoe store 7 Jan 1854 1 Chancellor Major Director, Plank Road Company 20 May 1854 20 Charters Mr. of U.S. Hotel, praised for work 24 Jun 1854 25 Charters Hotel may change hands 25 Nov 1854 47 Cheek W. F. elected to Council, on Salary committee 25 Mar 1854 12 Chesley William S. Director, Fredericksburg Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Chesley William S. received ice cargo from North 11 Mar 1854 10 Chesley William S. elected to Council 25 Mar 1854 12 Chesley William S. received 239 tons of ice from North 29 Apr 1854 17 Chesley William S. to revise market laws 1 Jul 1854 26 Chesley William S. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Chesley William S. 86 tons of ice from North 7 Oct 1854 40 Chew G. F. Fredericksburg Building Association trustee 7 Jan 1854 1 Chew John James Fredericksburg Building Fund Association trustee 7 Jan 1854 1 Chew John James Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Chew John James Secretary, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 Sep 1854 37 Chewning F. G. Dr. Dentist, next to McDowell's bookstore and opposite Scott & Hoomes 7 Jan 1854 1 Chinn Charles son of John L. died 18 Mar 1854 11 Chinn John L. son died in Baltimore 18 Mar 1854 11 Christian Banner (newspaper) office moved to Main, near Walkers old stand, 2nd square below Farmers Hotel 11 Nov 1854 45 Citizens' Hall Strakesch, pianist. Ole Bull, violinist, Adelina Patti (10 year old singer). Program in detail 7 Jan 1854 1 Citizens' Hall Parrow's Southern Burlesque Opera Troupe 14 Jan 1854 2 Citizens' Hall W. F. Broaddus to lecture 4 Feb 1854 5 Citizens' Hall Dr. M. Bayliss to lecture 11 Feb 1854 6 Citizens' Hall Dr. Plummer to lecture 18 Mar 1854 11 Citizens' Hall Young Men's Society lecture 25 Mar 1854 12 Citizens' Hall Lt. Maury to lecture, Museum of Entertainments to appear 1 Apr 1854 13 Citizens' Hall Kunkel's Opera Troupe 27 May 1854 21 Citizens' Hall A. B. VanZandt to lecture 7 Oct 1854 40 Citizens' Hall Gas footlights installed 14 Oct 1854 41 Citizens' Hall Parrow's Southern Burlesque Opera Troupe 4 Nov 1854 44 Citizens' Hall Kemmerer's Concert 11 Nov 1854 45 Citizens' Hall Bullard's Panorama of New York City 23 Dec 1854 51 Clarke Benjamin (Col.) defeated in election for Magistrate 27 May 1854 21 Clarke Benjamin (Col.) daughter, Josephine, died age 17 5 Aug 1854 31 Coakley John Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Coakley John President, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 Sep 1854 37 Cole B. letter from Mayor 26 Aug 1854 34 Coleman defeated for sherriff 27 May 1854 21 Coleman F. W. defeated for President of Railroad Co. 10 Jun 1854 23 Coleman F. W. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Coleman H. L. Dr. Surgeon, dentist, Main Street on square south of Farmer's Hotel 21 Jan 1854 3 Coleman W. Roy Skylight Portraits, northeast corner Caroline & George upstairs 7 Jan 1854 54 Coleman W. Roy won knife for shooting, Fredericksburg Guards 8 Apr 1854 14 Collins J. W. Director, Fredericksburg Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Collins J. W. elected to Council 25 Mar 1854 12 Commerce Street area burned last year much improved 18 Nov 1854 46 Conway councilman resigned 11 Feb 1854 6 Conway Eustace Director, Fredericksburg Water Power Co. 7 Jan 1854 1 Conway Eustace President, Virginia State Bank 14 Jan 1854 2 Conway Eustace Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Conway W. P. Director, Bank of Commerce 11 Feb 1854 6 Conway W. P. President, Railroad Company 10 Jun 1854 23 Conway W. P. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Cook Henry married Elizabeth Freze 29 Jul 1854 30 Cooke & Pearson Misses to open Female School 2 Sep 1854 35 Cooke & Pearson Misses opened Female School 30 Sep 1854 39 Cooke James Director, Fredericksburg Gas Company 11 Mar 1854 10 Copenhaver & Turner grocers 7 Jan 1854 1 Corbin J. P. Major horse, Black Prince, died 3 Jun 1854 22 Council Meeting dredge river, powder magazine, town clock, fire company, streets, gas subscription 21 Jan 1854 3 Courthouse repairs ordered by Council 30 Sep 1854 39 Courtney Lewis former resident, arrested in Alexandria for arson 13 May 1854 19 Cox Peter Clothing store, one door above Scott & Hoomes 13 May 1854 19 Cox Robert N. jeweler 7 Jan 1854 1 Crump praised for work at U.S. Hotel 24 Jun 1854 25 Crump M. H. elected President of Canal Company 11 Feb 1854 6 Crump Martha seamstress, below Mitchell's land office, nearly opposite Brown's Millinery 28 Oct 1854 43 Crutchfield O. M. Director, Railroad Company 16 Sep 1854 37 Crutchfield Stapleton married Ella Rothrock 18 Mar 1854 11 Cunningham & Brother William H. drygoods 7 Jan 1854 1 Currell Benjamin F. married A. A. King 11 Feb 1854 6 Curtis T. A. charges police failure to enforce Sunday laws 2 Sep 1854 35 Davis John drowned at French Johns, age 17 7 Oct 1854 40 Dedman Fredericksburg Guards, won rifle for shooting 8 Apr 1854 14 Dogs ordinance loose dogs shot 20 May 1854 20 Doggett H. S. elected to Council 25 Mar 1854 12 Doggett H. S. elected Magistrate 27 May 1854 21 Doggett H. S. to revise market laws 1 Jul 1854 26 Doggett R. S. Director, Rappahannock Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Duerson R. C. elected Sheriff 27 May 1854 21 Duncan & Cartwright contract for gas works 25 Mar 1854 12 Dungan & Co. of Philadelphia Gas Works contractors 11 Mar 1854 10 Edwards Frances A. married James Mallen 16 Dec 1854 50 Elder John A. (or D.) former resident, artist, works 4 Mar 1854 9 Elder John A. (or D.) works exhibited in Lynchburg 16 Sep 1854 37 English A. defeated in magistrate election 27 May 1854 21 English A. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 English W. H. Silver medal for shooting, Fredericksburg Guards 8 Apr 1854 14 Episcopal Church Fair 20 May 1854 20 Episcopal Church results of fair 27 May 1854 21 Episcopal Church coal cellar burned, damaged church 22 Jul 1854 29 Episcopal Church fire damage $5,500 29 Jul 1854 30 Episcopal Church fire damage being repaired 14 Oct 1854 41 Eve Emilie married Alfred Carpenter 3 Jun 1854 22 Eve George W. elected to Council 25 Mar 1854 12 Eve George W. home was site of double wedding 3 Jun 1854 22 Eve George W. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Eve Rebecca married to Richard Snyder 3 Jun 1854 22 Fair Awards full page listing, not indexed 18 Nov 1854 46 Farish Robert O. married Mary E. Yates 21 Jan 1854 3 Farmer's Hotel dirty water standing near stinks! 24 Jun 1854 25 Farmer's Hotel may change hands 25 Nov 1854 47 Female Orphan Asylum Senate action on 14 Jan 1854 2 Female Orphan Asylum benefit excursion for 20 May 1854 20 Feemster J. U. L new Dentist above Hall's Drug Store 25 Nov 1854 47 Fire Companies show efficiency and Council will aid 21 Jan 1854 3 Fire Companies to meet 4 Feb 1854 5 Fire Companies Union Fire Company is name of one 11 Mar 1854 10 Ficklen Harriet married James L. Stringfellow 4 Mar 1854 9 Ficklen James B. elected Director, Bank of Commerce 11 Feb 1854 6 Ficklen James B. bough property 28 Oct 1854 43 Ficklen John F. Treasurer, Rappahannock Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Ficklen John F. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Ficklen Joseph B. bought property 28 Oct 1854 43 Ficklen & Howison sold property 28 Oct 1854 43 Fisk Mr. fine sign painter 15 Jul 1854 28 Fisk & Muse Drugs at Millers old cabinet stand on Caroline Street 7 Jan 1854 1 Fitzhugh William H. Jr. Presided at Railroad Meeting 7 Jan 1854 1 Fitzhugh William H. Jr. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Flour 7273 barrels inspected for 3 months, 1441 condemned. 8 Jul 1854 27 Francis Elizabeth died age 66 11 Mar 1854 10 Francis Ephriam wife died 11 Mar 1854 10 Francis Ephriam married Malinda Shelton 10 Jun 1854 23 Fredericksburg Academy Scholars at Baptist corner stone laying ceremony 10 Jun 1854 23 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad Company mentioned 7 Jan 1854 1 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad Company meeting in Spotsylvania over route selection 11 Feb 1854 6 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad Company meeting to choose a route 18 Mar 1854 11 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad Company annual meeting 10 Jun 1854 23 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad Company to receive $4,250 due from City 1 Jul 1854 26 Fredericksburg & Gordonsville Railroad Company rumor to stop work 21 Oct 1854 42 Fredericksburg (Brass) Band Tuesday night concert 7 Jan 1854 1 Fredericksburg (Brass) Band at the University of Virginia 22 Apr 1854 16 Fredericksburg (Brass) Band excursion planned 6 May 1854 18 Fredericksburg (Brass) Band excursion to Greenbay 3 Jun 1854 22 Fredericksburg (Brass) Band 700 on excursion 10 Jun 1854 23 Fredericksburg (Brass) Band Friday night concert 24 Jun 1854 25 Fredericksburg (Brass) Band excursion planned 5 Aug 1854 31 Fredericksburg Building Fund Association annual meeting 7 Jan 1854 1 Fredericksburg Building Fund Association meeting in Hall of Sons of Temperance 29 Apr 1854 17 Fredericksburg Gas Company Stock for sale at C. B. White's 14 Jan 1854 2 Fredericksburg Gas Company act of incorporation printed in full 11 Feb 1854 6 Fredericksburg Gas Company city voted 155-51 to not subscribe in gas company 25 Feb 1854 8 Fredericksburg Gas Company company organized 11 Mar 1854 10 Fredericksburg Gas Company Construction bids, some details 15 Apr 1854 15 Fredericksburg Gas Company ground broken 29 Apr 1854 17 Fredericksburg Gas Company progress 13 May 1854 19 Fredericksburg Gas Company vandalism at site 20 May 1854 20 Fredericksburg Gas Company progress 24 Jun 1854 25 Fredericksburg Gas Company progress 29 Jul 1854 30 Fredericksburg Gas Company progress 16 Sep 1854 37 Fredericksburg Gas Company progress 14 Oct 1854 41 Fredericksburg Gas Company should be on today 21 Oct 1854 42 Fredericksburg Gas Company gas on, wonderful 28 Oct 1854 43 Fredericksburg Guards description of drill 25 Feb 1854 8 Fredericksburg Guards went to Petersburg 11 Mar 1854 10 Fredericksburg Guards a fair planned 20 May 1854 20 Fredericksburg Guards entertainment 27 May 1854 21 Fredericksburg Guards Fair at Poplar Spring 10 Jun 1854 23 Fredericksburg Guards details of 12 toasts 17 Jun 1854 24 Fredericksburg Guards details of 25 toasts, names not indexed 24 Jun 1854 25 Fredericksburg Guards a parade 7 Oct 1854 40 Fredericksburg Insurance Company new business 18 Feb 1854 7 Fredericksburg Insurance Company annual meeting 29 Apr 1854 17 Fredericksburg Insurance Company operating now for twelve months 16 Sep 1854 37 Fredericksburg Poetical club mentioned 25 Mar 1854 12 Fredericksburg Water Power Company City subscribed to $100,000 stock in 7 Jan 1854 1 Fredericksburg Water Power Company contract for dam 22 Apr 1854 16 Fredericksburg Water Power Company Mr. Chase to commence dam 13 May 1854 19 Fredericksburg Water Power Company wooden dam blocks the river 24 Jun 1854 25 Fredericksburg Water Power Company canal and basin to be widened 21 Oct 1854 42 Fredericksburg Water Power Company dam completed, ceremony 9 Dec 1854 49 Fredericksburg Water Power Company city to vote $40,000 more in stock 16 Dec 1854 50 French Seth B. partner in Scott & French, grocers 7 Jan 1854 1 French Seth B. in business with Hugh Scott at Brick warehouse at basin bank 14 Jan 1854 2 French John's 3 week old murdered white child recovered from river at 8 Jul 1854 27 French John's John Davis drowned at 7 Oct 1854 40 Freshet damage to canal, Falmouth Mills, 100 feet of Chatham bridge washed away 4 Mar 1854 9 Freze Elizabeth married Henry Cooke 29 Jul 1854 30 Galleher J. G. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Garnett & Hill guano for sale 7 Jan 1854 1 Gold from Louisa Mine on display in Philadelphia 16 Sep 1854 37 Goolrick Peter candidate for mayor 18 Mar 1854 11 Goolrick Peter elected mayor 25 Mar 1854 12 Goolrick Peter labor dispute involvement 20 May 1854 20 Goolrick Peter Director Railroad Company, presided at Railroad meeting 10 Jun 1854 23 Goolrick Peter responded to letter charging laxity in office 26 Aug 1854 34 Goolrick Peter Vice President, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 Sep 1854 37 Gordon Basil (Bazel) Director, Canal Company 11 Feb 1854 6 Gordon Basil (Bazel) Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Gordon S. Jr. bought property 28 Oct 1854 43 Gordon Wellington owner of canal 11 Feb 1854 6 Gray Robert bookstore, four doors below post office 7 Jan 1854 1 Gravatt George Carriage manufactory, Princess Ann opposite Hope Foundry 7 Jan 1854 1 Gravatt George resigned from Council 15 Apr 1854 15 Graveyard on Commerce ordinance needed to prevent cows in 30 Sep 1854 39 Green Duff (of Falmouth) fire in lodging rooms 22 Jul 1854 29 Green William D. Citizen Hall benefit 15 Apr 1854 15 Greenbaum Isaac new store at Goolrick's old stand opposite Exchange 29 Apr 1854 17 Griffin Mary Anna married William T. Johnson 7 Jan 1854 1 Hall's Drug Store advertisement 7 Jan 1854 1 Hanson Rev. to be at Episcopal Church 19 Aug 1854 33 Hanson Thomas H. longtime Principal, Fredericksburg Male Academy died in Princeton N.J. 22 Jul 1854 29 Harding Geroge R. married Sarah Perry 21 Jan 1854 3 Harrison Thomas married Mary Haywood 7 Jan 1854 1 Hart R. W. Candidate, Commissioner of Revenue 18 Mar 1854 11 Hart R. W. elected Lumber inspector 25 Mar 1854 12 Hart W. T. Secretary at Railroad Meeting 27 May 1854 21 Hart W. T. Councilman on Street committee 11 Feb 1854 6 Haslop William requested relief from fine for hauling 16 Sep 1854 37 Hayes James Director, Rappahannock Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Haywood Mary Anna married Thomas Harrison 7 Jan 1854 1 Hazle River Turnpike Company vote for stock in 27 May 1854 21 Henderson William to open dancing school 2 Sep 1854 35 Henry E. H. & Moncure to open a school in Citizens' Hall 30 Sep 1854 39 Herndon B. S. Dr. a son (Dr. James C.) passed his Army exam (boards) 18 Mar 1854 11 Herndon B. S. Dr. son shot 11 Nov 1854 45 Herndon Broddie shot 11 Nov 1854 45 Herndon James C. Dr. passed Army boards 18 Mar 1854 11 Herndon John M. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Herndon John M. elder, Presbyterian Church 24 Jun 1854 25 Hill J. P. Director, Rappahannock Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Hill & Wroten contracted for woodwork of Gas Company 29 Apr 1854 17 Hill & Wroten contracted for woodwork of Baptist Church 13 May 1854 19 Hoomes Hay B. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Houston R. A. Bank of Commerce bookkeeper, resigned 14 Oct 1854 41 Howison James R. former resident, married Sally Murray 12 Aug 1854 32 Howison house for rent, Commerce and Prince Edward 4 Feb 1854 5 Howison Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Howison S. S. Director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 Sep 1854 37 Hunnicutt James W. Rev. married Elvira M. Samuel 26 Aug 1854 34 Hunt C. H. Secretary at Railroad Meeting 7 Jan 1854 1 Hunt C. H. Proxy, Committee of Gas Company 11 Mar 1854 10 Hunt C. H. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Hunt C. H. bought property 28 Oct 1854 43 Hunt G. I. foundry work 15 Jul 1854 28 Hunt James D. charged police with laxity in law enforcement 2 Sep 1854 35 Hunter James ordered a picture from John Elder 16 Sep 1854 37 Hunter Taliaferro on Committee for Rappahannock dredging 11 Mar 1854 10 Hurkamp J. G. Director, Rappahannock Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Hurkamp J. G. currier advertisement 7 Jan 1854 1 Jennings James bell hanger, gunsmith at north end of Virginia Bank 7 Jan 1854 1 Johnston Gabriel surveyor of customs 18 Mar 1854 11 Johnson William T. married Mary Anna Griffin 7 Jan 1854 1 Jones William sent sausage to editor 18 Nov 1854 46 Jones William slaughtered five hogs, over 378 pounds each, average 16 Dec 1854 50 Jones William D. U.S. consul to Mexico under General Jackson died in Cincinnati, was native of Fredericksburg 25 Nov 1854 47 Kellogg's House Furnishing Emporium mentioned 7 Jan 1854 1 Kellogg T. H. China dealer, exchange corner 7 Jan 1854 1 Kellogg T. H. married M. V. McDowell 12 Aug 1854 32 Kelly J. H. Major Secretary at Railroad Meeting 18 Mar 1854 11 Kelly J. H. Major Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Kelly J. H. Major Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Kelly J. H. Major Secretary, Agricultural Society 11 Nov 1854 45 Kerfoot Franklin J. Dr. married Jeannie Slaughter 4 Nov 1854 44 King Anna A. married Benjamin Currell 11 Feb 1854 6 King George P. grocer, near Coalter's bridge 7 Jan 1854 1 King George P. receiving bids for new Baptist Church 21 Jan 1854 3 Knox (Thomas F.) councilman resigned 11 Feb 1854 6 Knox (Thomas F.) Director, Canal Company 11 Feb 1854 6 Knox Thomas F. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Knox Thomas F. Secretary, Vestry of St. George's Parish 29 Jul 1854 30 Knox Thomas F. Director Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 Sep 1854 37 Ladies Benevolent Aid Society mentioned 7 Jan 1854 1 Lambden John moved hat shop from Exchange to Main, one door from Commerce, former store of O. N. Williams. 4 Mar 1854 9 Lambden John next door to Ficklen & Howison's drygoods 11 Mar 1854 10 Lambden John Sold property to Joseph B. Ficklen 28 Oct 1854 43 Lang William confectioner and baker at Samuel Stone's old stand called Alhambra on Main 7 Jan 1854 1 Laws unenforced dogs, hogs, curfew, burials, dishwater 23 Sep 1854 38 Lawrence Dr. former resident now in Charleston and Knoxville experiencing yellow fever and cholera 23 Sep 1854 38 Lawrence James H. dentist, retired 7 Jan 1854 1 Levino E. H. & Moncure Director, Rappahannock Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Lee John Director for State, Railroad Company 16 Sep 1854 37 Leitch John J. married M. J. S. Russell 2 Dec 1854 48 Lipscomb Mr. praised for work at U.S. Hotel 24 Jun 1854 25 Little Councilman to seek powder magazine construction 21 Jan 1854 3 Little Councilman to check on gas subscription 11 Feb 1854 6 Little A. Alexander Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Little A. Alexander Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Little William A. Director, Fredericksburg Water Power Co. 7 Jan 1854 1 Little William A. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Little William A. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Lomax Judge presiding at court 14 Oct 1854 41 Lomax Susan died at residence of William Cox 17 Jun 1854 24 Lucas Fielding Jr. former resident, died age 73 18 Mar 1854 11 Lucas Fielding Jr. estate valued $3,200 25 Mar 1854 12 Lucas Peter purchased land and sold to Col. Taylor 16 Sep 1854 37 MacKenzie Vaudeville troup 9 Sep 1854 36 MacLeod (McLeod) George Chief engineer, railroad 14 Jan 1854 2 MacLeod (McLeod) George labor dispute 20 May 1854 20 MacLeod (McLeod) George Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 MacLeod (McLeod) George resigned from railroad 2 Dec 1854 48 MacKan Robert grocer, opposite Lang's marble yard 10 Jun 1854 23 McCormick Dulcie B. married Henry C. Cushing 13 May 1854 19 McCormick Stephen manufacturer of ploughs 8 Apr 1854 14 McCormick Stephen daughter, Dulcie married 13 May 1854 19 McDowell's Book Store Main Street 7 Jan 1854 1 McDowell Edward only daughter married 12 Aug 1854 32 McDowell Mary Virginia married T. H. Kellogg 12 Aug 1854 32 McGuire James elected president, 3rd Building Association 18 Nov 1854 46 McGuire R. L. Dr. smokehouse burned, firemen inefficient 7 Jan 1854 1 McPhail G. Wilson, Rev. resigned Presbyterian Church 27 May 1854 21 Maddox Elizabeth married John Rodgers 21 Oct 1854 42 Marye John L. Jr. Mayor, President Water Power Company 7 Jan 1854 1 Marye John L. Jr. elected Director, Bank of Commerce 11 Feb 1854 6 Marye John L. Jr. elected Director, Canal Company 11 Feb 1854 6 Marye John L. Jr. Proxy, Committee of Gas Company 11 Mar 1854 10 Marye John L. Jr. candidate for mayor 18 Mar 1854 11 Marye John L. Jr. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Marye John L. Jr. labor dispute 20 May 1854 20 Marye John L. Jr. elder, Presbyterian Church 24 Jun 1854 25 Marye John L. Jr. addressed Dam ceremony 9 Dec 1854 49 Marye Lawrence Female Orphan benefit 21 Jan 1854 3 Marye R. B. President Plank Road 20 May 1854 20 Mason Ellen R. died age 2 22 Jul 1854 29 Mason S. T. daughter died 22 Jul 1854 29 Mason W. R. daughter died 22 Jul 1854 29 Masonic Odd Fellows at Baptist cornerstone laying 10 Jun 1854 23 Maury M. F. Lt. to speak Citizens' Hall, Swedish medal 1 Apr 1854 13 Maury M. F. Lt. addressed delegated, Charleston Convention 8 Apr 1854 14 Maury R. B. Mrs. school opens, Oct. 2 30 Sep 1854 39 Mazeen James policeman 1 Jul 1854 26 Methodist Church South excursion 17 Jun 1854 24 Miller Jacob Rappahannock Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Mills Catherine son died 20 May 1854 20 Mills Francis son died 20 May 1854 20 Mills William Andrew died age 1 year 20 May 1854 20 Minor Councilman seeking powder magazine 21 Jan 1854 3 Minor John insurance agent 28 Jan 1854 4 Minor John surveyor for city 25 Mar 1854 12 Mister William M. A. (Captain) died 13 May 1854 19 Mitchell John Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Mitchell William M. President, Rappahannock Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Mitchell William M. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Mitchell William M. $3000 stock in steam line 29 Apr 1854 17 Mitchell William M. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Mitchell William M. lot near J. M. Whittemore for sale 16 Sep 1854 37 Moncure T. I. School in Citizens' Hall 30 Sep 1854 39 Moore Lewis dissolving partnership with William Bell 2 Dec 1854 48 Morgan Mary Ellen married William Bell 23 Sep 1854 38 Morton & Herick contractors for railroad, labor dispute 20 May 1854 20 Mullen Ryland died age 52 3 Jun 1854 22 Murray William Odd Fellow, Myrtle Lodge officer 14 Jan 1854 2 Muse Alexander A. Fisk & Muse to dissolve, painting 11 Feb 1854 6 Norfolk & Fredericksburg Steamboat Co. meeting in Norfolk 22 Apr 1854 16 Odd Fellows meeting 14 Jan 1854 2 Orphan Asylum benefit 4 Nov 1854 44 Parker Robert lost gold pencil 4 Feb 1854 5 Peake James B. lost money and papers 22 Apr 1854 16 Pearson Miss School to open 30 Sep 1854 39 Peck J. C. house for rent 4 Feb 1854 5 Perry Muscoe Guardsman, won silver cup 8 Apr 1854 14 Perry Sarah M. married George R. Harding 21 Jan 1854 3 Peyton George H. son died 1 Jul 1854 26 Peyton Isadore died age 2 1 Jul 1854 26 Peyton Lucy son died 1 Jul 1854 26 Phillips A. K. trustee, Fredericksburg Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Phillips A. K. councilman, river dredging committee 21 Jan 1854 3 Phillips A. K. seeking powder magazine construction 21 Jan 1854 3 Phillips A. K. Director, Canal Company 11 Feb 1854 6 Phillips A. K. elected to Council 25 Mar 1854 12 Phillips A. K. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Phillips A. K. Director, Plank Road Company 20 May 1854 20 Phillips A. K. Director, Railroad Company 16 Sep 1854 37 Phillips A. K. Director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 Sep 1854 37 Phillips Samuel age 74, died. Born Dorchester Md. Came here forty years ago 13 May 1854 19 Phillips Samuel Tribute to 20 May 1854 20 Pilcher Cloe (Miss) died age 86 28 Oct 1854 43 Plank Road letter (informative) 7 Jan 1854 54 Plank Road annual meeting 29 Apr 1854 17 Plank Road meeting 20 May 1854 20 Plank Road Company vote to subscription of $1500 yes 17 Jun 1854 24 Plank Road Company to Germanna, finished by November 1 Jul 1854 26 Planter's Hotel formerly the U. S., fire 23 Dec 1854 51 Porter J.C. Captain Fredericksburg Guards 11 Mar 1854 10 Porter J.C. Captain corner stone laying ceremony 10 Jun 1854 23 Porter J.C. Captain Academy for boys, open 2 Oct. 30 Sep 1854 39 Porter William A. paint contractor 22 Apr 1854 16 Powder Magazine study need for 16 Sep 1854 37 Pritchard John elected to Council 15 Apr 1854 15 Pritchard John to revise market laws 1 Jul 1854 26 Railroad work being done 24 Jun 1854 25 Rappahannock Building Fund Association meeting 29 Apr 1854 17 Rappahannock Canal reorganization 11 Feb 1854 6 Rappahannock Canal open to boats 2 Dec 1854 48 Rappahannock River Agricultural Society meeting 13 May 1854 19 Rappahannock River Agricultural Society meeting 11 Nov 1854 45 Read Daniel G. baker 26 Aug 1854 34 Read James G. teacher, Fredericksburg Free School 29 Jul 1854 30 Richards & Brothers please settle accounts with 53 53 Richards & Brothers dry goods 7 Jan 1854 54 Richard F. bids for Baptist Church 21 Jan 1854 3 Roach Benjamin F. married Margaret P. Dennis 22 Apr 1854 16 Robb R. G. Capt. Commander of Ship, Ontario 23 Sep 1854 38 Roberts Samuel lost spectacles 7 Jan 1854 54 Robey H. R. his home site of death of mother-in-law, Susan Brownlow 15 Jul 1854 28 Robinson Amanda married Charles Shepherd 25 Nov 1854 47 Robinson Henry Female Seminary to open 30 Sep 1854 39 Rodgers John married Elizabeth Maddox 21 Oct 1854 42 Rodgers S. Rev performed marriage 26 Aug 1854 34 Rollow Elias grocer 26 Aug 1854 34 Rollow John J. defeated in election 27 May 1854 21 Rollow John J. invented corn husker and corn sheller 21 Oct 1854 42 Rose Philip son died 5 Aug 1854 31 Rose Philip age 2 died 5 Aug 1854 31 Rose Sarah E. son died 5 Aug 1854 31 Rothrock William C. I. Col. daughter Ella married 18 Mar 1854 11 Rothrock L. J. sign painter 7 Oct 1854 40 Rowe George displayed fine ear of corn 5 Aug 1854 31 Rowe John G. Rev. performed marriage 29 Jul 1854 30 Rowe John G. Rev. youngest daughter Lucy, died 19 Aug 1854 33 Rowe John J. Chatham Bridge passes now available 23 Dec 1854 51 Rowe Lucy age 1, died 19 Aug 1854 33 Rowe Margaret A. daughter died 19 Aug 1854 33 Roy John daughter, Marion Morson Brooks, died, age 28 13 May 1854 19 Russell Martha J. S. married John J. Leitch 2 Dec 1854 48 Samuel Argulus E. elected overseer of the poor 23 Sep 1854 38 Samuel Elvira M. married J. W. Hunnicutt 26 Aug 1854 34 Samuel Misses dress shop, upper end of Main 26 Aug 1854 34 Samuel Thomas deceased, daughter Elvira married 26 Aug 1854 34 Sanford Joseph removed as overseer of the poor 23 Sep 1854 38 Schofield R. C. price list for plastering 2 Sep 1854 35 School see Beale, Broaddus, Cook & Pearson, Henry & Moncure, Maury, Porter, Robinson, Tschudi, Woodward 30 Sep 1854 39 Scott & Herndon Foundry gas works contract 29 Apr 1854 17 Scott & Herndon Foundry being improved 13 May 1854 19 Scott & Hoomes dry goods 7 Jan 1854 1 Scott & Hoomes fire in store 14 Jan 1854 2 Scott George B. director, Water Power Company 7 Jan 1854 1 Scott George B. partner with Seth B. French 15 Jul 1854 28 Scott Hugh partner in Scott & French, grocers 7 Jan 1854 1 Scott Hugh poor health, dissolved partnership 15 Jul 1854 28 Scott Hugh Director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 Sep 1854 37 Scott James M. correction to 24 June 1854 issue 1 Jul 1854 26 Scott James M. elder, Presbyterian Church 1 Jul 1854 26 Scott John F. councilman 25 Mar 1854 12 Scott John F. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Scott John F. elder, Presbyterian Church corrected in next issue 24 Jun 1854 25 Scott John F. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Semple R. B. mayor, died, monument suggested 29 Apr 1854 17 Semple R. B. subscription to memorial for 30 Sep 1854 39 Seddon John State proxy, Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad 16 Sep 1854 37 Seddon Nancy age 85, died 29 Apr 1854 17 Seddon Thomas deceased, sister Nancy died 29 Apr 1854 17 Sener Plumber gas works contractor 25 Mar 1854 12 Shaw Thomas engineer Plank Road 1 Jul 1854 26 Shelton Malinda married Ephraim Francis 10 Jun 1854 23 Shepherd Charles married Amanda Robinson 25 Nov 1854 47 Short Frances died, age 68 27 May 1854 21 Short William U. wife died 27 May 1854 21 Siamese Twins in New York 14 Jan 1854 2 Siamese Twins interview with (front page, not local) 15 Apr 1854 15 Slaughter a purchaser of Hazel Hill 16 Sep 1854 37 Slaughter Franklin Insurance agent moved over to Scott & Hoomes 4 Feb 1854 5 Slaughter Franklin Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Slaughter Franklin agent, Protection Insurance Co., of Hartford 16 Sep 1854 37 Slaughter J. W. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Slaughter Jeanne married F. J. Kerfoot 4 Nov 1854 44 Slaughter Montgomery Director Water Power Company 7 Jan 1854 54 Slaughter Montgomery resigned, Director, Bank of Commerce 11 Feb 1854 6 Slaughter Montgomery Charleston Convention delegate 4 Nov 1854 44 Slaughter Montgomery of Eagle Mills bought wheat 15 Jul 1854 28 Slaughter William receiving bids for new Baptist Church 21 Jan 1854 3 Slaughter William daughter Jeanne married 4 Nov 1854 44 Smith William Marye Dr. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Snyder Richard married Rebecca Eve 3 Jun 1854 22 Soap and Candle factories outlawed in city 16 Sep 1854 37 Sons of Temperance at Baptist cornerstone laying 10 Jun 1854 23 Spilman James W. died age 39 14 Jan 1854 2 Spindle W. W. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Stone Ellen F. married Alexander Turner 7 Jan 1854 1 Stone Samuel candidate for clerk of market 4 Mar 1854 9 Stringfellow James L. married Harriet Ficklen 4 Mar 1854 9 Stringfellow Misses property sold to W. Warren Jr. 28 Oct 1854 43 Swetnam's George W. Daguerrean room, Princess Ann, formerly Dr. R. T. Brown 21 Jan 1854 3 Swetnam's George W. George Street, few doors below Mitchell's corner 4 Mar 1854 9 Sycels Isaac New Clothing Emporium, Main opposite Exchange 27 May 1854 21 Tackett Ford & Co dry goods 7 Jan 1854 1 Tackett Councilman on pump committee 11 Feb 1854 6 Tackett John E. elected to Council 11 Feb 1854 6 Tackett John E. elected to Council 25 Mar 1854 12 Tackett John E. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Tackett John E. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Tatum Martha L. Mrs. died age 28 7 Oct 1854 40 Tayloe E. T. Col. President, Rappahannock Agricultural Society 11 Nov 1854 45 Taylor Henry Mrs. owned house damaged by fire 9 Dec 1854 49 Taylor J. R. Dr. State proxy, Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad 16 Sep 1854 37 Taylor Mary E. Mrs. died, age 73 25 Feb 1854 8 Tax Laws for 1854 detailed 13 May 1854 19 Teazley Eliza Miss died 13 May 1854 19 Terrey James Captain of Schooner Hugh Scott, lost at sea. Widow lives here. 4 Mar 1854 9 Thom Allan C. Dr. Secretary, Fredericksburg Gas Company 11 Mar 1854 10 Thom Allan C. Dr. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Thom R. T. Postmaster, 65 names of letters in Post Office, not indexed 14 Jan 1854 2 Thom R. T. 50 letters not indexed 4 Feb 1854 5 Thom R. T. 80 letters not indexed 4 Mar 1854 9 Thompson James house damaged by fire 9 Dec 1854 49 Thompson John R. from Richmond, lecturer for YMCA 14 Jan 1854 2 Thompson John R. Editor, South Literary Messenger 21 Jan 1854 3 Thorburn R. D. Captain son injured, gunshot accident 4 Mar 1854 9 Thornton T. S. Director, Fredericksburg Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Thornton Thomas S. Odd Fellow, Myrtle Lodge officer 14 Jan 1854 2 Timberlake James B. Secretary, Fredericksburg Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Timberlake James B. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Timberlake John S. G. police officer 25 Mar 1854 12 Timberlake John S. G. police officer 26 Aug 1854 34 Town Clock not to be moved 21 Jan 1854 3 Town Clock complaint about and some description 18 Feb 1854 7 Town Clock incorrect time 18 Mar 1854 11 Town Clock rat killed in works 25 Mar 1854 12 Town Clock working correctly 2 Sep 1854 35 Town Clock bill for $65.80 for repairs 16 Sep 1854 37 Tschudi R. B. Classical and Mathematical School for Boys 30 Sep 1854 39 Tschudi Mrs. Lavinia Embroidery for Richmond Fair 4 Nov 1854 44 Turner Alexander married Ellen F. Stone 7 Jan 1854 1 Turner James A. Secretary, Rappahannock Building Fund 7 Jan 1854 1 Union Fire Department Council ordered $600 for new hose 11 Mar 1854 10 Wallace J. Gordon Dr. elected Director, Canal Company 11 Feb 1854 6 Wallace J. H. Dr. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Wallace S. G. elected, secretary Canal Company 11 Feb 1854 6 Waller Louisa A. Miss married John M. McLeod 13 May 1854 19 Warren William Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Warren W. W. bought property 28 Oct 1854 43 Warren William Jr. tobacco agent 7 Jan 1854 1 Weekly Advertiser 575 circulation, published Saturdays 7 Jan 1854 1 Wellford Beverley R. Dr. Committee for river dredging 21 Jan 1854 3 Wellford Beverley R. Dr. administered oath to new mayor 25 Mar 1854 12 Wellford Beverley R. Dr. President, Fredericksburg and Gordonsiville Railroad 20 May 1854 20 Wellford Beverley R. Dr. elected to chair Materia Medica at Medical College 27 May 1854 21 Wellford Beverley R. Dr. declined re-election to railroad company 10 Jun 1854 23 Wellford Beverley R. Dr. delegate to convention 19 Aug 1854 33 Wellford Beverley R. Dr. assumes post at Medical College 21 Oct 1854 42 Wellford Beverley R. Jr. Attorney, Rappahannock Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 Wellford Beverley R. Jr. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Wellford Charles C. Director, Fredericksburg Water Power Co. 7 Jan 1854 1 Wellford Charles C. elected to Council and to Salary Committee 25 Mar 1854 12 Wellford Charles C. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 Wellford Charles C. Director, Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad 10 Jun 1854 23 Wellford Charles C. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 Wellford Charles C. Director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 Sep 1854 37 Wellford F. P. Director, Fredericksburg Gas Company 11 Mar 1854 10 Wellford, Eastham & Company City sold property to C. H. Hunt 28 Oct 1854 43 Webb Ann son Eli, died 14 Oct 1854 41 Webb Eli three months old, died 14 Oct 1854 41 Webb John son died 14 Oct 1854 41 Wharf City sold to Dr. Blankman 28 Oct 1854 43 Wheeler William died age 40 23 Sep 1854 38 White C.B. trustee, Rappahannock Building Fund Association 7 Jan 1854 1 White's Book Store mentioned 7 Jan 1854 1 White Chester B. store in town 7 Jan 1854 1 White Chester B. Odd Fellow, Myrtle Lodge officer 14 Jan 1854 2 White Chester B. capitol stock for gas company available in store 14 Jan 1854 2 White Chester B. officer, Bank of Commerce 11 Feb 1854 6 White Chester B. Director, Fredericksburg Gas Company 11 Mar 1854 10 White Chester B. Charleston Convention delegate 8 Apr 1854 14 White Chester B. Secretary, Railroad meeting 10 Jun 1854 23 White Chester B. store fitted for gas 12 Aug 1854 32 White Chester B. Improvement Convention delegate 19 Aug 1854 33 White Jane (Miss) worked collars and bands for Fair 4 Nov 1854 44 White Jesse Publisher of the Weekly Advertiser, office on Water Street nearly opposite the Baptist Church 7 Jan 1854 1 White M. B. (Miss) worked collars and bands for Fair 4 Nov 1854 44 White William H. organized manufactured gas company 7 Jan 1854 1 White William H. President, Fredericksburg Gas Company 11 Mar 1854 10 White William H. Presided at Railroad Meeting 18 Mar 1854 11 White William H. new sign, very fine 15 Jul 1854 28 White William H. Director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 Sep 1854 37 White W. Henry of White & Green, elected bookkeeper, Bank of Commerce 14 Oct 1854 41 White & Green General Merchandise Store 7 Jan 1854 1 White & Green sold to S. Gordon Jr. 28 Oct 1854 43 Whitley & McCormack foundry castings used in signs 15 Jul 1854 28 Whittemore J. M. lots nearby for sale 16 Sep 1854 37 Wiatt Francis J. died, age 71 29 Apr 1854 17 Williams Henry A. shoe business 7 Jan 1854 1 Woodroofe Professor Citizens' Hall, glass working exhibit 29 Apr 1854 17 Woodward Miss school opening 30 Sep 1854 39 Woolen Factory corner Pitt and Princess Ann, used for religious service 3 Jun 1854 22 Wroten George W. Sash and Blind Factory, Caroline Street 7 Jan 1854 1 Wroten Mary E. married J. B. Anderson 25 Nov 1854 47 Yates Mary E. married Robert O. Farish 21 Jan 1854 3 Young J. J. Director, Fredericksburg Gas Company 11 Mar 1854 10 Young Men's Christian Society to hear Dr. Plummer of Baltimore 18 Mar 1854 11 Young Men's Christian Society Mr. Matthews and Dr. Plummer lectured at Citizens' Hall 25 Mar 1854 12 Abbot(t) George F. killed Thomas Dickens in Falmouth 8 Aug 1857 32 Abbot(t) George F. in court 15 Aug 1857 33 Adams Ann Newby died, age 32 11 Apr 1857 15 Adams J. Willard Stationery store 10 Jan 1857 2 Adams Rev. George F. to preach at Methodist church 15 Aug 1857 33 Adams Robert W. business partner of A. K. Phillips 10 Jan 1857 2 Adams Robert W. wife (Ann), badly burned 7 Mar 1857 10 Adams Robert W. wife died of burns 28 Mar 1857 13 Adams Solomon fire destroyed home on Caroline near railroad 10 Jan 1857 2 Addison Rev. to transfer to St. James Church, Zanesville, Ohio 28 Mar 1857 13 Agricultural Society meeting at Farmers' Hotel to set date for fair 9 May 1857 19 Aler George candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Aler George furnished brick for Bradshaw Cooper shop 20 Jun 1857 25 Aler George brickyard stables burned, 2 horses lost 4 Jul 1857 27 Aler George to put fair grounds in order 17 Oct 1857 42 Aler George made bricks for pavement repairs. 31 Oct 1857 44 Aler George fair exhibit, paving bricks 7 Nov 1857 45 Aler George fair award, cow 14 Nov 1857 46 Alexander J. B. pump in front of his burned building not operating 28 Feb 1857 9 Allen William director, Farmers Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Allen William candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Allen William elected to council 21 Mar 1857 12 Allen William cast the lone vote to retain free school ordinance 26 Dec 1857 52 Alsop Joseph bought the Knox property 25 Apr 1857 17 Alsop Joseph on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Alum Spring 4th of July picnic by a large group 11 Jul 1857 28 Anderson Joseph B. candidate, Coal measurer 14 Mar 1857 11 Anderson Joseph B. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Armstrong Mary married Thomas Danson 29 Aug 1857 35 Ashby James on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Ashland description of visit to 25 Jul 1857 30 Bad boys mentioned 21 Mar 1857 12 Bad boys mentioned 5 Sep 1857 36 Bad boys mentioned 17 Oct 1857 42 Baggett William donated woodwork for new library 28 Mar 1857 13 Baggett William M. sold 2-story brick house on George street to Mrs. John L. Chinn 31 Jan 1857 5 Bailey and Todd to furnish planks for plank road repairs 29 Aug 1857 35 Bailey M. W. grocer on Main one door below the Banner 10 Jan 1857 2 Bailey M. W. Methodist Resolution Committee for Conway 30 May 1857 22 Bainbridge Ab fair award for pony 14 Nov 1857 46 Baker Rev. Daniel preached here last summer 14 Feb 1857 7 Ballestere Mrs. Caroline M. died, age 45 23 May 1857 21 Band Wagon left out in weather shame! 14 Nov 1857 46 Bank of Commerce Commerce Street 31 Jan 1857 5 Bank of Commerce refuses to change system recommended by legislature 21 Feb 1857 8 Bank of Commerce suspended specie payment 3 Oct 1857 40 Bank of Virginia corner Caroline and William 31 Jan 1857 5 Bankhead Henry C. Lt. former resident on Utah Expedition 28 Nov 1857 48 Banner office moved to north wing of Old Town Hall recently abandoned by Young Men's Literary Society 28 Feb 1857 9 Baptist fair to be held 14 Mar 1857 11 Baptist Church most windows broken by severe hailstorm 4 Jul 1857 27 Baptist Church lectures by T. G. Jones, J. E. Edwards and William L. Plume 5 Dec 1857 49 Barber William fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Barton Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, age 9 months died 14 Nov 1857 46 Barton M. E. I. son died 14 Nov 1857 46 Barton William S. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Barton William S. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Barton William S. probable candidate for district judge 30 May 1857 22 Barton William S. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Barton William S. son died 14 Nov 1857 46 Barton William S. voted for repeal of free school ordinance 26 Dec 1857 52 Bates Joseph I. advertisement for tin shop 10 Jan 1857 2 Bates Joseph I. Tin and iron business on Commerce near Main 10 Jan 1857 2 Bates Joseph I. new restaurant, next to F. Slaughter's Exchange and collection office. Tin shop upstairs 10 Jan 1857 2 Baylor E. S. Rev. to preach at Methodist church, South 15 Aug 1857 33 Beale G. Douglas sone of late William C. Beale, died, 28 years old 25 Apr 1857 17 Beale J. A. Knight of the Woods at fair, winner of contest 7 Nov 1857 45 Beale Lucy C. Miss Queen of Love and Beauty at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Beale William C. deceased, former resident, so died in Orange 25 Apr 1857 17 Beck John wheat on Island destroyed by severe hail 4 Jul 1857 27 Beck M. B. Dr. daughter died 15 Aug 1857 33 Beck Olivia Hanson died, age 2 years 15 Aug 1857 33 Beck Sallie daughter died 15 Aug 1857 33 Bell F. H. on Commerce Street, town pump in front of his store is broken 28 Feb 1857 9 Bell Mary E. son died 21 Nov 1857 47 Bell William H. invented rifle, 1852, self-manufacturer (long description) 28 Feb 1857 9 Bell William Hamilton son died 21 Nov 1857 47 Bell W. Hamilton invented rifle, 900 of which are to be tested by Col. Daniel Ruggles, U.S. A. 28 Nov 1857 48 Bell Willie Francis died, scarlet fever 21 Nov 1857 47 Bellmont Mill in Falmouth rented 27 Jun 1857 26 Benson John deceased, wife died 5 Dec 1857 49 Benson Mrs. Chimney blown down in severe hailstorm 4 Jul 1857 27 Benson Mrs. brickbats near her corner a nuisance 15 Aug 1857 33 Benson Mary Jane Mrs. age 82, died 5 Dec 1857 49 Berkley Mr. excellent carpenter 20 Jun 1857 25 Berry John J. candidate, clerk of council 14 Mar 1857 11 Biggest man in the world described (not local) 4 Jul 1857 27 Blankman M. A. Dr. fixing up home, repaired pavement by his property 31 Oct 1857 44 Blaydes S. J. director, Farmers Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Botts H. T. Knight of the Lone Star at the Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Botts Mary Stone wife of late General Thomas H. Botts, died 26 Sep 1857 39 Botts Thomas H. Gen. deceased, wife died 26 Sep 1857 39 Bowering Benjamin superintendant, Hope Foundry 10 Jan 1857 2 Bowering Benjamin superintendant, Hope Foundry 31 Jan 1857 5 Bowler W. W. cider for sale, grocer on Main Street 10 Jan 1857 2 Bowling Green description of visit to 18 Jul 1857 29 Bowling Green another trip description 19 Sep 1857 38 Bradford Daniel manager, Exchange Hotel 24 Jan 1857 4 Bradford Daniel Farmer's Hotel, good food 25 Apr 1857 17 Bradford Daniel Farmer's Hotel, good food 30 May 1857 22 Bradford T. H. fireman 17 Jan 1857 3 Bradley & Company James H. grocer 10 Jan 1857 2 Bradley & Company James H. lost cargo of guano on Schooner Mary Adeline 22 Aug 1857 34 Bradley James H. director, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Bradley James H. served some bear meat to editor 14 Feb 1857 7 Bradley James H. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Bradley James H. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Bradley James H. director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 May 1857 20 Bradley James H. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Bradley James H. voted for repeal of free school ordinance 26 Dec 1857 52 Bradley James H. Mrs. fair award, ham 14 Nov 1857 46 Bradley Josephine V. wife of E. B. Bradley, age 28, died 14 Feb 1857 7 Bradshaw Captain U. H. cooper shop burned 4 Apr 1857 14 Bradshaw Captain U. H. erecting brick cooper shop at site of burned one 23 May 1857 21 Bradshaw Captain U. H. description of new cooper shop 20 Jun 1857 25 Braxton Carter M. Y.M.C.A. convention delegate 16 May 1857 20 Bridgewater Mill rented by Ficklen to Knox and Wellford 1 Aug 1857 31 Broaddus W. F. Rev. purchased Metcalfe estate 23 May 1857 21 Brooke F. E. fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Brooks Ann died, age 48 12 Dec 1857 50 Brooks James wife died 12 Dec 1857 50 Brown J. C. Captain fair award for vegetables 14 Nov 1857 46 Browne Margaret Emmily died, age 66, long tribute to 12 Sep 1857 37 Browne William Dr. Y. M. C. A. lecturer 8 Aug 1857 32 Browne William Dr. wife died 12 Sep 1857 37 Browne William Dr. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Bryce John on Plank Road, fire at home 12 Dec 1857 50 Buck Mary C. Mrs. fair award 14 Nov 1857 46 Bullard C. B. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Burr P. P. excellent soda fountain 27 Jun 1857 26 Busey Ezra F. Rev. preformed marriages 7 Feb 1857 6 Busey Ezra F. Rev. appointed to Fredericksburg by Baltimore Conference 21 Mar 1857 12 Caldwell John S. mayor 14 Mar 1857 11 Caldwell John S. daughter Levinia married 2 May 1857 18 Caldwell John S. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Caldwell John S. officer of Grand Lodge of Masons for Virginia 26 Dec 1857 52 Caldwell Lavinia married Thomas J. Cornick of Norfolk 2 May 1857 18 Carmichael Dr. dressed head wound 20 Jun 1857 25 Carmichael William B. appointed runner for Farmer's Bank 4 Apr 1857 14 Carter Edwin shoestore 10 Jan 1857 2 Carter Robert W. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Cash Charles sold house near wharf to Gray 31 Jan 1857 5 Cash Charles sold a house to Cheek 31 Jan 1857 5 Cason Benjamin L. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Catholic Church granted rental use of upper room of Town Hall 10 Jan 1857 2 Chatham the Coalter estate to be sold 17 Oct 1857 42 Chatham Bridge stone abutment washed away by heavy rain 8 Aug 1857 32 Chatham Bridge repaired 12 Sep 1857 37 Chancellor Major S. of Spotsylvania, a fair award 14 Nov 1857 46 Chandler E. H. R. F. & P. agent here 31 Jan 1857 5 Cheek William F. director, Farmers Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Cheek William F. bought house from Cash 31 Jan 1857 5 Cheek William F. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Cheek William F. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Cheek William F. asked for repeal of free school ordinance 26 Dec 1857 52 Chesley William S. leatherworker 10 Jan 1857 2 Chesley William S. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Chesley William S. married Mary A. Cauthorn of Essex County 20 Jun 1857 25 Chesley William S. purchased a house 25 Jul 1857 30 Chesley William S. elected to council to seat vacated by George B. Scott 1 Aug 1857 31 Chesley William S. served on Fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Chesley William S. voted for repeal of free school ordinance 26 Dec 1857 52 Chesley's Ice House on fire 14 Mar 1857 11 Chew George F. candidate, re-election for Clerk of Council 14 Mar 1857 11 Chew George F. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Chew George F. notary public at Clerk's office 31 Jan 1857 5 Chew J. J. Secretary, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 May 1857 20 Chew J. J. served on Fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Chew Robert S. teller, Bank of Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Chew Robert S. notary public at Bank of Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Chinn W. J. knight of White Oak at fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Chinn John L. Mrs. bought George Street house from Baggett 31 Jan 1857 5 Citizens' Hall lecture by Mr. Conrad 21 Feb 1857 8 Citizens' Hall lecture by Dr. M. D. Hoge 28 Feb 1857 9 Citizens' Hall lecture by Prof. Schele DeVere 21 Mar 1857 12 Citizens' Hall Fredericksburg Star Dramatic Asssociation to perform 4 Apr 1857 14 Citizens' Hall Star Dramatic Association performing 30 May 1857 22 Citizens' Hall Star Dramatic Association performing 6 Jun 1857 23 Citizens' Hall Signor Blitz and his learned canary birds 31 Oct 1857 44 Citizens' Hall Fredericksburg Thespians to appear 31 Oct 1857 44 Citizens' Hall lecture by Col. John R. Evans of Richmond 28 Nov 1857 48 City ordinance let no horses, mules, jackasses run loose 6 Jun 1857 23 Clarke Peleg bought Vass house on Charles Street 19 Dec 1857 51 Clift Albert served on Fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Coakley John T. director, Farmers Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Coakley John T. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Coakley John T. committee for Lomax portrait 1 Aug 1857 31 Coakley John T. married Josephine Wingfield 3 Oct 1857 40 Coakley John T. married Josephine Wingfield 10 Oct 1857 41 Coalter Judge John (late) wife died 5 Sep 1857 36 Coalter Hannah Mrs. will manumitts 92 slaves 5 Sep 1857 36 Coalter H. H. Mrs. of Chatham died, aged 77 5 Sep 1857 36 Colclaser John new confectionery adjoining Exchange 31 Oct 1857 44 Cole B. elected policeman 21 Mar 1857 12 Coleman F. W. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Coleman Richard H. candidate for district judge 30 May 1857 22 Coleman Richard H. of Caroline, elected District Judge 8 Aug 1857 32 Collins J. W. fireman 17 Jan 1857 3 Collins J. W. old livery stable now operated by Richards 25 Jul 1857 30 Conrad D. H. from Martinsburg, Methodist lecturer 21 Feb 1857 8 Conway Eustace Hon. Judge President, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Conway Eustace Hon. Judge elected District Judge 28 Feb 1857 9 Conway Eustace Hon. Judge resigned at President, Bank of Virginia 7 Mar 1857 10 Conway Eustace Hon. Judge suffering from face cancer 25 Apr 1857 17 Conway Eustace Hon. Judge died cancer, age 37, long obituary 23 May 1857 21 Conway Eustace Hon. Judge monument to, proposed 15 Aug 1857 33 Conway Mrs. property damaged by vandals 25 Jul 1857 30 Conway G. W. his negro employee caught in snow bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Conway W. P. Director, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Conway W. P. Elected President, Bank of Virginia 7 Mar 1857 10 Conway W. P. purchased Mason's house 25 Jul 1857 30 Conway W. P. servant shot 19 Sep 1857 38 Cooke& Company James Dr. Druggist 10 Jan 1857 2 Cooke James Dr. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Cooke James Dr. place flooded during severe hail storm 4 Jul 1857 27 Cooke James Dr. committee for Lomax portrait 1 Aug 1857 31 Cooke James Dr. elected Vice-President, American Pharmacutical Assoc. 19 Sep 1857 38 Copenhavers bridge on his corner is rickety 19 Dec 1857 51 Copenhaver's Millinery Mrs. pump on corner by store not working 4 Apr 1857 14 Corbin Fanny married W. H. Dickinson 31 Oct 1857 44 Corbin James P. Maj. eldest daughter, Fanny married 31 Oct 1857 44 Corbin Richard fair award for horse 14 Nov 1857 46 Corbin S. Wellford vice-president, Fair Association, several Fair awards 14 Nov 1857 46 Council City/Common met Water Power Company 10 Jan 1857 2 Council City/Common met Young Men's Christian Association, Catholic Church 10 Jan 1857 2 Court house most windows broken by severe hailstorm 4 Jul 1857 27 Cox J. B. knight of Fairview at fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Cox Robert N. plans a jewelry store 31 Oct 1857 44 Cox Robert N. married Lucy G. Gilman 21 Nov 1857 47 Crutchfield O. M. Maj. committee for Mercer monument 14 Nov 1857 46 Cudlip George dyeing business, one square south of Farmer's Hotel on Caroline Street 18 Jul 1857 29 Cunningham William H. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Curtis Elizabeth Miss died of consumption, age 27 23 May 1857 21 Curtis Thomas A. solicits votes, tax collector 7 Mar 1857 10 Curtis Thomas A. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Curtis Thomas A. brickbats near door a nuisance 15 Aug 1857 33 Daniel Samuel G. Y.M.C.A. Convention delegate 16 May 1857 20 Danson Thomas married Mary Armstrong 29 Aug 1857 35 Dead cat by court house square stinks 2 May 1857 18 Dickens Thomas killed by Abbot(t) in Falmouth 8 Aug 1857 32 Dickinson W. H. married Fanny Corbin 31 Oct 1857 44 Dickinson & Day fair award for horse 14 Nov 1857 46 Doggett Hugh S. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Doggett Hugh S. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Doggett Hugh S. Methodist resolution committee for Conway 30 May 1857 22 Doggett Hugh S. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Donahue Mary E. married Jacob Schaut 7 Feb 1857 6 Doyle & Sullinger fair award for equipment 14 Nov 1857 46 Duerson M. F. Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Duerson Robert C. County Sheriff retiring after 25 years 10 Jan 1857 2 Eagle Mill still for rent 27 Jun 1857 26 Eastham G. W. of firm Rollow and Eastham 30 May 1857 22 Eaton Alexander robbed 7 Nov 1857 45 Elder John A. engraved a likeness of Judge Conway 20 Jun 1857 25 Elder John A. dog bit Turner boy 20 Jun 1857 25 Elder John A. moved boot and shoe establishment to old store of F. H. Bell on Commerce 4 Jul 1857 27 Elder John A. chimney blown down by severe storm 4 Jul 1857 27 Elder John A. to paint portrait of Judge Lomax (3 by 5 feet) 1 Aug 1857 31 English Henry fireman 17 Jan 1857 3 English John A. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 English John A. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 English William H. tickets for lecture series for sale 14 Feb 1857 7 English William H. Y.M.C.A. Convention delegate 16 May 1857 20 English & Spindle hardware dealers, Main Street opposite post office 10 Jan 1857 2 Episcopal Church most windows broken by severe hailstorm 4 Jul 1857 27 Episcopal Church large tree in front down 4 Jul 1857 27 Eve George award at fair for buggy 14 Nov 1857 46 Eve and Carpenter fair exhibit saddles and harness 7 Nov 1857 45 Exchange Hotel to reopen 24 Jan 1857 4 Exchange Hotel destroyed by fire, bought by Peter Goolrick 19 Dec 1857 51 excursion to benefit Female Orphan Asylum (long description) 13 Jun 1857 24 Fair Awards most but not all indexed 14 Nov 1857 46 Falmouth Bridge Mr. Anderson of Fauquier fell from it trying to escape payment of toll, injured 7 Feb 1857 6 Farish (?) Knight of Oakland at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Farmer's Bank corner Princess Ann and George 31 Jan 1857 5 Farmer's Hotel kitchen destroyed by fire 17 Jan 1857 3 Farmer's Hotel to close 24 Jan 1857 4 Farnham Robert killed, former school master here 25 Jul 1857 30 Female Orphan Asylum excursion planned for 30 May 1857 22 Ferneyhough J. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Ficklen J. B. President, Bank of Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Ficklen J. B. rented Bridgewater Mill 1 Aug 1857 31 Ficklen James B. (not J. B.) Director, Bank of Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Ficklen James B. (not J. B.) Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Ficklen James B. (not J. B.) retired, Hoomes, Ficklen & Wallace 1 Aug 1857 31 Fire Company need for and comment on equipment 10 Jan 1857 2 Fire Company disorganized in methods 26 Dec 1857 52 Fitzhugh Henry a fair award for ewe 14 Nov 1857 46 Flippo Joseph A. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Ford Elizabeth married John E. Tackett 15 Aug 1857 33 Ford James A. alternate delegate, Y.M.C.A. convention 16 May 1857 20 Ford J. E. Dr. fair award for colt 14 Nov 1857 46 Ford J. E. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Foster J. T. fair award for horses 14 Nov 1857 46 Ford J. W. Methodist resolution committee for Conway 30 May 1857 22? Francis Ephaim died of pneumonia 31 Jan 1857 5 Fredericksburg needs itemized in detail; street lights, better streets, schools, river trade 18 Jul 1857 29 Fredericksburg Brass Band Grand excursion for reorganization 2 May 1857 18 Fredericksburg Free Schools received $400 from state, took $1500 from city treasury, too much. Ordinance establishing schools declared repealed by council vote 26 Dec 1857 52 Fredericksburg Gas Company annual meeting, detailed report 7 Mar 1857 10 Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad Company meeting at Courthouse on August 15 11 Jul 1857 28 Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad Company stockholders meeting 15 Aug 1857 33 Fredericksburg Thespian Society, first appearance at Citizens' Hall 31 Oct 1857 44 Fredericksburg Water Power Company long letter describing 18 Jul 1857 29 French Thomas B. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Garnett G. W. bookkeeper, Bank of Virginia. Notary public (name misspelled) 31 Jan 1857 5 Garnett Muscoe exhibited some sugar cane 19 Sep 1857 38 Garnett Reuben dissolved partnership with William H. Hill, firm of Garnett & Hill 10 Jan 1857 2 Garnett Reuben Director, Bank of Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Garnett William A. assistant clerk, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Garnett William A. notary public 31 Jan 1857 5 Garnett William A. Secretary, Mechanical Building Fund Association 21 Feb 1857 8 Garnett William A. alternate delegate, Y.M.C.A. convention 16 May 1857 20 Garnett William A. resigned as bookkeeper, Virginia Bank, moving west 27 Jun 1857 26 Genther Henry D. daughter married 31 Oct 1857 44 Genther Rosina married John P. Hurst of Alexandria 31 Oct 1857 44 Gibbs Alexander L. employed by J. H. Bradley 17 Jan 1857 3 Gibbs Alexander L. Y.M.C.A. Convention delegate 16 May 1857 20 Gilham John fixing up store 20 Jun 1857 25 Gilman Lucy G. married Robert N. Cox 21 Nov 1857 47 Glassett M. C. fireman 17 Jan 1857 3 Goodwin Arthur cashier, Farmer's Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Goodwin Arthur trustee, Morgan estate 25 Jul 1857 30 Goodwin A. M. Mrs. wine in fair exhibit 7 Nov 1857 45 Goodwin A. M. Mrs. fair awards, bread, pickles, etc. 14 Nov 1857 46 Goodwin Littleton Mrs. fair exhibit, bread 7 Nov 1857 45 Goolrick & Cox rebuilding houses damaged by fire 26 Dec 1857 52 Goolrick Charles T. to read at Anniversary Celebration of the Jefferson Society in Charlottesville 28 Mar 1857 13 Goolrick Charles T. graduated, University of Virginia 4 Jul 1857 27 Goolrick Peter drygoods 10 Jan 1857 2 Goolrick Peter thanks fire fighters for saving his hotel 17 Jan 1857 3 Goolrick Peter solicits votes for mayor 7 Mar 1857 10 Goolrick Peter elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Goolrick Peter director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company, also vice president 16 May 1857 20 Goolrick Peter 18 year old slave boy drowned 20 Jun 1857 25 Goolrick Peter to retire from dry goods business 15 Aug 1857 33 Gordon Albert Knight of the Linden at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Gordon Douglas H. to serve on Water Power Company 10 Jan 1857 2 Gordon Douglas H. Director, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Gordon Douglas H. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Gordon Douglas H. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Gordon Douglas H. married Ann Eliza Pleasants 23 May 1857 21 Gordon Douglas H. voted for repeal of free school ordinance 26 Dec 1857 52 Gordon Samuel director, Farmers Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Gordon William K. cashier, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Gordon William K. servant shot two others 19 Sep 1857 38 Gould Walter former resident , artist 7 Mar 1857 10 Gouldman Lunsford died, age 58 28 Nov 1857 48 Gravatt George purchased Thornton property 25 Jul 1857 30 Gravatt George carriage manufactory, some description 8 Aug 1857 32 Gravatt George fair exhibit, carriage, two buggies 7 Nov 1857 45 Gravatt George fair award, carriage 14 Nov 1857 46 Gray James to serve on Water Power Company 10 Jan 1857 2 Gray James bought house from Cash 31 Jan 1857 5 Gray James candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Gray Robert bookseller, four doors below post office and four houses above Dr. Hall's, 2 stories 10 Jan 1857 2 Gray Robert former house being fixed 31 Oct 1857 44 Gray's Book Store playing cards for sale, description of different types 10 Jan 1857 2 Greene W. W. Temperance Lecturer at Court House 27 Jun 1857 26 Green James Knight of Greenock at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Green John fair award for cabbage 14 Nov 1857 46 Green W. J. Col. fair award for horse and Chittagongs 14 Nov 1857 46 Greenwood Hat Shop fire, $300 damage 17 Jan 1857 3 Greenwood & Co. milliners, now open in former store of Thomas Murray, jeweler 11 Apr 1857 15 Grennall Ann E. Mrs. daughter of late Col. Stanard, died in Massachusetts 30 May 1857 22 Grimsley Rev. B. to preach at African Baptist Church 15 Aug 1857 33 Guest George purchased Jones farm on Plank Road, 2 miles from town 6 Jun 1857 23 Guest George purchsaed from H. T. Jones and 300 acres of Snowden Tract across from Dr. Smith on Plank Road 13 Jun 1857 24 Guest George displayed large cucumbers 15 Aug 1857 33 Guy John new grocer on Commerce Street, four doors above Planter's Hotel 18 Jul 1857 29 Hail Storm severe, July 2nd, previous one was May, 1818 4 Jul 1857 27 Hamilton George Capt. fair award, lambs 14 Nov 1857 46 Hammack Benedict closing boot and shoe business 10 Jan 1857 2 Harris C. M. Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Hart A. R. Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Hart & Hayes on Commerce Street, description of warehouse 28 Feb 1857 9 Hart Robert W. elected commissioner of revenue 21 Mar 1857 12 Hart Robert W. Superintendant, Aqueduct Company 25 Apr 1857 17 Hart William T. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Hart William T. Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Hart William T. house opposite Farmer's Hotel sold to William Lang 5 Dec 1857 49 Haydon Thomas knight of Fredericksburg at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Hayes John S. Y.M.C.A. Convention delegate 16 May 1857 20 Hayes John S. now associated with Hart & Hayes 4 Jul 1857 27 Hazard & Alexander lumber 10 Jan 1857 2 Heinichen Edward L. Husting Court trial 21 Feb 1857 8 Henry Edward M. purchased Stafford County Seddon property 12 Sep 1857 37 Herndon Charles Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Herndon Doctors tried to save drowning boy 20 Jun 1857 25 Herndon J. B. Cashier, Bank of Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Herndon John M. Bank of Commerce, cashier, salary increased 24 Jan 1857 4 Herndon John M. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Herndon John M. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Herndon John M. a purchaser of interest in White Sulphur Springs 9 May 1857 19 Herndon John M. director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 May 1857 20 Herndon John M. voted for repeal of free school ordinance 26 Dec 1857 52 Herndon William Lewis Captain long obituary and description of sinking of the steamer Central America. 26 Sep 1857 39 Hill & Company William H. grocery business with Scott & French & Company 10 Jan 1857 2 Hill William H. associated with W. Warren to make Hill & Warren 4 Jul 1857 27 Hill & Warren lost cargo of guano on Schooner Mary Adeline 22 Aug 1857 34 Hill & Warren fair exhibit tobacco 7 Nov 1857 45 Hill & Warren fair award, negro cloth 14 Nov 1857 46 Hill John P. window sills in Bradshaw Cooper Shop 20 Jun 1857 25 Hill John P. damage of property by vandals 25 Jul 1857 30 Hill Mary Mrs. dead, residence sold 21 Feb 1857 8 Hill William H. dissolved partnership with R. Garnett, firm of Garnett & Hill 10 Jan 1857 2 Hill William H. alternate delegate, Y.M.C.A. convention 16 May 1857 20 Hill William H. fair award, celery 14 Nov 1857 46 Hilldrup E. fireman 17 Jan 1857 3 Hillyard Benjamin died, age 38, consumption 24 Jan 1857 4 Hillyard Parke G. 22 years old died 31 Oct 1857 44 Hodge A. Archibald Rev. YMCA service 14 Feb 1857 7 Hodge A. Archibald Rev. performed marriage 2 May 1857 18 Hodges W. G. fair award, ox yoke 14 Nov 1857 46 Hoffman L. meat exhibit at fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Hoge M. D. Rev. Dr. Lecture at Citizens' Hall 28 Feb 1857 9 Hogs resolution that hogs with rings in nose may run loose in city until Nov. 1st 27 Jun 1857 26 Hoomes, Ficklen & Wallace flooded during severe storm 4 Jul 1857 27 Hoops and fashions long description of 30 May 1857 22 Hooten Albert married M. A. R. Waite of Spotsylvania 17 Jan 1857 3 Hope Fire Company organizational meeting 4 Apr 1857 14 Hope Fire Company organized 11 Apr 1857 15 Hope Fire Company got $500 from Council 27 Jun 1857 26 Hope Foundry old Scott-Herndon partnership 10 Jan 1857 2 Hope Foundry 800 glasses broken from windows during severe storm 4 Jul 1857 27 Hopkins George G. fair award for equipment 14 Nov 1857 46 Houser P. C. fair award, ploughing 14 Nov 1857 46 Houston R. N. roof on fire, Caroline near Railroad 10 Jan 1857 2 Howison Ann Eliza died, age 8 months 29 Aug 1857 35 Howison John notary public, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Howison John teller, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Howison John mill dam washed away 8 Aug 1857 32 Howison John fair award, bull 14 Nov 1857 46 Howison John mill dam washed away 19 Dec 1857 51 Howison Samuel S. book keeper, Bank of Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Howison Samuel S. daughter died 29 Aug 1857 35 Hunt C. H. tobacco store 10 Jan 1857 2 Hunt C. H. boring machines for sale 10 Jan 1857 2 Hunt C. H. deceased, member of Board of Directors, Fredericksburg Gas Company 7 Mar 1857 10 Hunt J. D. contributed 25 volumes to library and loaned 86 others 10 Jan 1857 2 Hunt J. D. excursion tickets for sale 6 Jun 1857 23 Hunt James D. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Hunt James D. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Hudson John fireman 17 Jan 1857 3 Hudson John school to open at Caroline & Prussia 22 Aug 1857 34 Huffman L. J. Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Huffman L. J. fair award, sausage 14 Nov 1857 46 Hunnicutt J. W. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Hurkamp J. G. committeeman for Hope Fire Company 11 Apr 1857 15 Hurkamp J. G. leather exhibit at fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Irvine William Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Jamestown long detailed history 16 May 1857 20 Jefferson George Americus died, age 3 years, scarlet fever 15 Aug 1857 33 Jefferson James D. 2 sons died, scarlet fever 15 Aug 1857 33 Jefferson James Lomax died, age 7 months, scarlet fever 15 Aug 1857 33 Jefferson Martha A. 2 sons died, scarlet fever 15 Aug 1857 33 Jenkins Joel R. Captain died, age 52, survived by wife and six children 19 Dec 1857 51 Jenkins W. B. Knight of Monticello at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Jennings James gun and locksmith, bell hanger, one door north of Virginia Bank 10 Jan 1857 2 Johnson Eliza Attawa died, age 22 18 Jul 1857 29 Johnson Fayette (deceased) daughter died 18 Jul 1857 29 Johnson Fayette Mrs. schoolhouse next to, has bad steps 28 Nov 1857 48 Johnson J. W. fair prize, honey 14 Nov 1857 46 Johnston F. W. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Johnston Gabriel donated curtains and hung paper for new library 28 Mar 1857 13 Johnston Gabriel Chief marshall for Annual exhibition of the Rappahannock Agricultural Society 17 Oct 1857 42 Johnston R. W. M. former resident, died in Jacksonville Florida of consumption, age 34 14 Feb 1857 7 Jones Roy patent oil for sale of Commerce Street 28 Feb 1857 9 Jones Thornton boarding house on Main near Railroad 7 Nov 1857 45 Jones William I. stable destroyed by fire 4 Apr 1857 14 Jones William I. elected clerk of market 1 Aug 1857 31 Jones William J. candidate, police officer 14 Mar 1857 11 Jusek Thomas exhibited clock at fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Kelly J. Harrison Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Kelly J. Harrison secretary, fair association 14 Nov 1857 46 Keyser R. good sign painter 18 Jul 1857 29 Kiger George Falmouth Tanner, died, age 90 9 May 1857 19 Knight John L. fair exhibit paving brick 7 Nov 1857 45 Knox & Wellford first new flour from new wheat. A. No. 1, Extra Gray Eagle (Brand) 25 Jul 1857 30 Knox & Wellford rented Bridgewater Mill 1 Aug 1857 31 Knox's Store tin roof blown off during severe storm 4 Jul 1857 27 Knox Thomas F. Director, Bank of Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Knox Thomas F. Justice of Peace 21 Feb 1857 8 Knox Thomas F. sold property to Alsop 25 Apr 1857 17 Knox Thomas F. Director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 May 1857 20 Knox Thomas F. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Lacy J. Horace addressed Knights at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Lacy J. Horace purchased Chatham estate and on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Lang William puchased W. T. Hart house 5 Dec 1857 49 Lee William J. new cabinet maker in George Rothrock's former tin shop on Sophia Street 5 Dec 1857 49 Leitch Benjamin F. married Amanda True 18 Apr 1857 16 Library of Young Men's Christian Association 10 Jan 1857 2 Library description of 28 Mar 1857 13 Library more description 11 Apr 1857 15 Library more description 25 Apr 1857 17 Library $100 from estate of E. Conway 13 Jun 1857 24 Library $100 gift from a lady 20 Jun 1857 25 Lindsley S. carriages, factory on Main, one square above railroad 10 Jan 1857 2 Little A. Alexander Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Little William A. Director, Bank of Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Little William A. gas company committeeman 7 Mar 1857 10 Little William A. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Lomax John Tayloe Hon.Judge President, YMCA 14 Feb 1857 7 Lomax John Tayloe Hon.Judge property damaged by vandals 25 Jul 1857 30 Lomax John Tayloe Hon.Judge to sit for portrait by John A. Elder 1 Aug 1857 31 Lomax John Tayloe Hon.Judge portrait on display at White's Bookstore 19 Dec 1857 51 Lomax Miss R. property sold to Knox 25 Apr 1857 17 Lucas Elizabeth C. wife of late Fielding Lucas, died in Culpeper age 77 23 May 1857 21 Lucas Fielding (deceased) wife died 23 May 1857 21 Luck C. H. fair award cymblings 14 Nov 1857 46 Lunsford J. S. Knight of Virginia at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 McCabe J. C. Rev. YMCA lecturer 28 Feb 1857 9 McGuire James advertisement (clothing) 10 Jan 1857 2 McGuire James President, Mechanics Building Fund Association 21 Feb 1857 8 McGuire James candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 McGuire E. C. Rev. Mr. roof on fire, Caroline near Railroad 10 Jan 1857 2 McGuire E. C. Rev. Mr. performed marriage 6 Jun 1857 23 McPhail G. W. Rev. former Presbyterian Church Pastor, brother committed suicide 16 May 1857 20 Mackey & Osmun sold bottling works to J. H. Myer 10 Jan 1857 2 Magrath Lewis O. opened new grocery at corner called Bucks 31 Oct 1857 44 Magrath Lewis O. opposite Farmer's Hotel 28 Nov 1857 48 Mander & Gouldman tailors, improvements of store next to post office 12 Sep 1857 37 Mansfield William H. Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Manuel Thomas foundry worker injured 1 Aug 1857 31 Market Alley terrible condition 8 Aug 1857 32 Marye John L. Jr. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Marye John L. Jr. committee for Lomax portrait 1 Aug 1857 31 Marye John L. Sr. probable candidate for district judge 30 May 1857 22 Marye John L. Sr. mill dam washed away 8 Aug 1857 32 Mason Alex. H. Dr. of Falmouth, died age 50 6 Jun 1857 23 Mason Alex. H. Dr. farm sold to Sullivan and Conway 25 Jul 1857 30 Mason Charles fair award, cows 14 Nov 1857 46 Mason W. Roy married Sue G. Thornton 6 Jun 1857 23 Maury Richard B. graduated, University of Virginia 4 Jul 1857 27 Mayo Robert Jr. candidate for district judge 30 May 1857 22 Mechanics Building Fund Association of Fredericksburg President, J. McGuire's annual statement 21 Feb 1857 8 Mercer General congress resolved to make a monument, has not done so, a committee to be formed to request fulfillment 14 Nov 1857 46 Mercer Monument resolution by Council 5 Dec 1857 49 Metcalfe John notary public and book keeper, Farmers Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Metcalfe John died 21 Mar 1857 12 Metcalfe John long obituary and tribute 28 Mar 1857 13 Metcalfe John estate sold 23 May 1857 21 Methodist Church South lecturer, D. H. Conrad 21 Feb 1857 8 Methodist Church South minister appointments for year, list for state 5 Dec 1857 49 Miller J. on Main Street near railroad, furniture 10 Jan 1857 2 Minnegerode Dr. YMCA lecturer 14 Feb 1857 7 Minor John insurance agent 10 Jan 1857 2 Minor John elected surveyor 21 Mar 1857 12 Mitchell William M. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Moncure John C. Director, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Moncure T. I. former engineer for Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad 8 Aug 1857 32 Moncure William E. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Moore Lewis shoestore 10 Jan 1857 2 Moore Lewis married M. M. Schaut of Philadelphia 7 Feb 1857 6 Moore Lewis removed boot and shoe store to two doors above F. Slaughter and Co. on Commerce Street 14 Mar 1857 11 Morgan Edwin R. confectioner of Fredericksburg, died 28 Mar 1857 13 Morgan Edwin R. estate sold by trustee of Mrs. Morgan 25 Jul 1857 30 Morris A. Fredericksburg publisher of Cannibals All by George Fitzhugh of Caroline County 28 Feb 1857 9 Morris George U. married Mattie Thorburn 15 Aug 1857 33 Morriss Thomas E. died at Farmer's Hotel, age 27 25 Apr 1857 17 Muir William discount clerk, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Myer J. H. bought bottling works of Mackey and Osmum 10 Jan 1857 2 Myer J. H. purchased house on Commerce Street formerly owned by F. H. Bell 14 Mar 1857 11 Myer J. H. new soda fountain on Commerce Street 18 Apr 1857 16 Myer J. H. excellent soda fountain 20 Jun 1857 25 Myer J. H. enlarging Commerce Street business 27 Jun 1857 26 Myer J. H. horse ran away, boy in wagon, not hurt 14 Nov 1857 46 Nicholson Helen Virginia died, age two, scarlet fever 30 May 1857 22 Nicholson Mary Ann daughter died 30 May 1857 22 Nicholson Thomas Blacksmith at Worthington's old stand below Coalter Bridge 10 Jan 1857 2 Nicholson Thomas daughter died 30 May 1857 22 Nicholson Thomas erected new blacksmith shop near Chatham bridge 6 Jun 1857 23 Nicholson Thomas blacksmith shop advertisement 13 Jun 1857 24 Odle Nathan barbershop next ot J. H. Myer on Commerce Street 1 Aug 1857 31 Oppenheimer Leopold died of lock jaw 7 Feb 1857 6 Parker George W. died, age 56, left wife and six children 26 Dec 1857 52 Partlow Mrs. L. fair award poultry 14 Nov 1857 46 Paulette Mr. dancing academy to open 17 Jan 1857 3 Perry James fireman 17 Jan 1857 3 Peyton Simeon Knight of Malta at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Phillips Alex. K. surviving partner in Samuel Phillips & Son 10 Jan 1857 2 Phillips Alex. K. director, Farmers Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Phillips Alex. K. Chaired annual meeting, Fredericksburg Gas Company 7 Mar 1857 10 Phillips Alex. K. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Phillips Alex. K. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Phillips Alex. K. sold property to Knox 25 Apr 1857 17 Phillips Alex. K. one of the purchasers of the White Sulphur Springs 9 May 1857 19 Phillips Alex. K. agent for Steamer, William Seldon 8 Aug 1857 32 Phillips Alex. K. voted for repeal of free school ordinance 26 Dec 1857 52 Pierce Ex-President arrived at Farmer's Hotel 14 Mar 1857 11 Pitman Mrs. son hurt head 20 Jun 1857 25 Plank Road undergoing repairs 29 Aug 1857 35 Pleasants John Hampden deceased, daughter, Ann Eliza married D. H. Gordon 23 May 1857 21 Pollack Atchison Knight of the West at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Pollack John G. horse got award at fair 14 Nov 1857 46 Pollett George wife died 22 Aug 1857 34 Pollett Mildred died 22 Aug 1857 34 Pollock William mule got fair award 14 Nov 1857 46 Poore Benjamin Pearly Major Wheel-Barrow-Net in Fredericksburg 16 May 1857 20 Porter John C. Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Powers (artist) preparing statue of Washington for Masonic Lodge #4 1 Aug 1857 31 Powhatan House in Richmond operated by Sullivan, formerly of Planters House here 24 Jan 1857 4 Pratt R. H. Knight of the Province at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Presbyterian Fair description of 21 Mar 1857 12 Proctor Joseph A. Rev. performed marriage 18 Apr 1857 16 Proctor Joseph A. Rev. performed marriage 29 Aug 1857 35 Proctor Joseph A. Rev. conducting Methodist revival 3 Oct 1857 40 Pumps in town poor condition 28 Feb 1857 9 Pumps in town poor condition 4 Apr 1857 14 Pumps in town at Mrs. Copenhavers corner in terrible shape 11 Jul 1857 28 Quisenberry J. M. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Quisenberry Mrs. J. a fair award 14 Nov 1857 46 Rappahannock frozen over, skaters on 10 Jan 1857 2 Rappahannock ice eleven inches thick being cut 17 Jan 1857 3 Rawlet Gustavus A. boots, moved from George to Main next to Samuel Robert jewelry 10 Jan 1857 2 Rawlet Gustavus A. advertisement 25 Apr 1857 17 Rawlet Gustavus A. agent for Mary H. Rawlet 3 Oct 1857 40 Rawlet Mary H. (Mrs.) has agent in shoe business 3 Oct 1857 40 Ray George H. Rev. Methodist Episcopal Church (South) 5 Dec 1857 49 Reeves Amanda son drowned 10 Oct 1857 41 Reeves Oswald drowned at ferry landing, age 8 10 Oct 1857 41 Reeves William son drowned 10 Oct 1857 41 Reid H. W. Rev. to preach at Baptist church 15 Aug 1857 33 Richards & Brother V. flooded during severe storm 4 Jul 1857 27 Richards V. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Richards William F. new livery stable on Princess Ann and Charlotte at Colllin's old stand 25 Jul 1857 30 Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, building a warehouse by depot 23 May 1857 21 Roads William Daguerrean, corner of Main & Commerce 10 Jan 1857 2 Roads William married Susan Duff of Essex 24 Jan 1857 4 Roberts Samuel Jewelry store 10 Jan 1857 2 Roberts S. M. Knight of the Fair at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Robey H. R. 50,000 Osage Orange plants for sale 10 Jan 1857 2 Robey H. R. tomatoes for sale 15 Aug 1857 33 Robey H. R. trees in Fair exhibit 7 Nov 1857 45 Robey H. R. award at fair, turkeys 14 Nov 1857 46 Robinson Susan T. Mrs. former resident, died age 75 12 Sep 1857 37 Rogers S. H. Rev. to preach at Falmouth 15 Aug 1857 33 Rollins E. E. purchased Princess Ann property 25 Jul 1857 30 Rollow & Eastham new firm for farm equipment 30 May 1857 22 Rollow & Eastham fair awards for equipment 14 Nov 1857 46 Rollow J. J. council candidate 14 Mar 1857 11 Rose L. B. Dr. married Eliza S. Wellford 2 May 1857 18 Rose L. B. Dr. moving to Falmouth 13 Jun 1857 24 Rothrock L. Johnston fireman 17 Jan 1857 3 Rothrock L. Johnston painted new library 28 Mar 1857 13 Rothrock L. Johnston married Sarah Halsey of Washington 2 May 1857 18 Rothrock L. Johnston on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Rowe Absalom P. gift of turnips to editor 14 Feb 1857 7 Rowe Absalom P. Cotswold lambs for sale 20 Jun 1857 25 Rowe Absalom P. fair exhibit, sheep and hogs 7 Nov 1857 45 Rowe Absalom P. fair award, ox, pig 14 Nov 1857 46 Rowe Catharine daughter died 11 Jul 1857 28 Rowe Eliza Gordon died, age 4, scarlet fever 11 Jul 1857 28 Rowe George Rev. fair award, sow 14 Nov 1857 46 Rowe George Rev. African Baptist Church, baptising nine in river 19 Dec 1857 51 Rowe John J. daughter died 11 Jul 1857 28 Rowe Robert S. fire at home 7 Feb 1857 6 Rowe Robert S. fair award, pig 14 Nov 1857 46 Rowe S. & A. P. meat exhibit at fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Ruggles M. B. fair award, pony 14 Nov 1857 46 Sacrey Andrew cut foot with ax 20 Jun 1857 25 Sacrey Butler B. owned St. Charles House 10 Jan 1857 2 Samuel E. J. Miss mantua-maker 11 Apr 1857 15 Samuel E. J. Miss new stock, one door above Mr. A. E. Samuels Carriage Shop on Main Street 10 Oct 1857 41 Samuel Harriet F. married John A. Beazley of Essex 14 Nov 1857 46 Sanford (Mrs.) fair exhibit, butter 7 Nov 1857 45 Schaut Jacob married M. E. Donahoe 7 Feb 1857 6 Scott & Herndon Hope Factory, partnership dissolved, to be continued by J. F. Scott 10 Jan 1857 2 Scott, French & Co. withdrawn from W. H. Hill & Co. 4 Jul 1857 27 Scott, French & Co. fair award, flour 14 Nov 1857 46 Scott George B. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Scott George B. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Scott George B. rented Bellemont Mill in Falmouth 27 Jun 1857 26 Scott George B. Resigned from Council 1 Aug 1857 31 Scott Hugh Director, Bank of Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Scott Hugh erecting brick warehouse opposite Planter's Hotel 23 May 1857 21 Scott Hugh Director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company; also President 16 May 1857 20 Scott Hugh Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Scott Hugh on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Scott John F. to conduct Hope Foundry 10 Jan 1857 2 Scott John F. foundry has grist mill operating, described 31 Jan 1857 5 Scott John F. Director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 May 1857 20 Scott John F. fair award, plough 14 Nov 1857 46 Scott John F. vice-president, Fair Association 14 Nov 1857 46 Scott J. M. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Scott W. S. Knight of the Green Plume at fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Seddon John of Snowden, good crops 4 Jul 1857 27 Seeley L. W. Rev. to preach at Baptist church 15 Aug 1857 33 Semple R. B. monument to, proposed 15 Aug 1857 33 Sener James B. graduated, University of Virginia 4 Jul 1857 27 Sener J. B. fair exhibit, Old Dominion Coffee Pot 7 Nov 1857 45 Shelton John wife died 12 Dec 1857 50 Shelton Nancy Ann died, age 38, left husband and three children 12 Dec 1857 50 Shepherd George W. improving building recently purchased 11 Apr 1857 15 Shepherd George W. fireman 17 Jan 1857 3 Shepherd George W. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Shute S. M. Rev. to preach at Presbyterian Church 15 Aug 1857 33 sidewalks a mess 10 Oct 1857 41 Sisters of Zion colored organization, marched in funeral procession 28 Feb 1857 9 Slaughter Franklin & Co banking house on Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Slaughter Franklin Treasurer, Fair Association 14 Nov 1857 46 Slaughter J. Warren banking house 31 Jan 1857 5 Slaughter J. Warren a purchaser of interest in White Sulphur Springs 9 May 1857 19 Slaughter Montgomery Director, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Slaughter Montgomery candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Slaughter Montgomery elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Slaughter Montgomery fair award, horses 14 Nov 1857 46 Slaughter William contributed 75 volumes to library 10 Jan 1857 2 Slaughter William smokehouse on fire 7 Mar 1857 10 Smith James T. shoes, upper end of Commerce 10 Jan 1857 2 Smith James T. grocer, head of Commerce 10 Jan 1857 2 Smith James T. Proprietor, Planter's Hotel 17 Jan 1857 3 Smith James T. Hotel newly decorated 28 Feb 1857 9 Smith S. M. Rev. to preach at African Baptist Church 15 Aug 1857 33 Smith William Hon. to speak at court house 2 May 1857 18 Smith William K. Captain authorized to sell Fredericksburg Water Power Company, long description 27 Jun 1857 26 Snow 20 inches, banks up to 20 feet, heaviest since 1835 or 1836 24 Jan 1857 4 Snow Mary Ann died, left two children 26 Dec 1857 52 Snow William deceased, wife died 26 Dec 1857 52 Sophia Street needs repairs 22 Aug 1857 34 Sorrell John R. F. & P. workman, died of sun stroke 22 Aug 1857 34 Sorrell Mary A. married Napoleon B. Jones of Caroline 9 May 1857 19 Southard James M. candidate, clerk of market 14 Mar 1857 11 Southard James M. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Southard James M. died, age 46, survived by wife and five children 1 Aug 1857 31 Spicer M. V. Confectioner, three doors above Farmer's Hotel and next door to Greenwood's Hat Store 10 Jan 1857 2 Spicer M. V. store on fire 17 Jan 1857 3 Spicer M. V. Bakery opposite Planter's House on Commerce 2 May 1857 18 Spindle Mrs. Benjamin fair awards 14 Nov 1857 46 Spotswood & Goolrick Jr. new dry goods store 26 Sep 1857 39 Spotswood J. S. Knight of the Horseshoe at fair 7 Nov 1857 45 St. Charles House fire, located on Caroline Street near Railroad 10 Jan 1857 2 St. George's Church sewing society to hold fair 19 Dec 1857 51 Stanard Mrs. roof on fire, Caroline near Railroad 10 Jan 1857 2 Stanard John Col. (deceased) eldest daughter, Ann E. Grinnall, died 30 May 1857 22 Stansbury J. L. Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Star Dramatic Association performed here 28 Feb 1857 9 Star Dramatic Association to perform 9 May 1857 19 Stephens Campbell deaf-mute, former resident now in Nova Scotia 21 Nov 1857 47 Stephens William H. buyer for tobacco 10 Jan 1857 2 Stephens William H. Tobacco and Groceries, #1 Red front on Commerce above Planter's Hotel 10 Jan 1857 2 Stephens William H. fire 29 Aug 1857 35 Stephens William H. fair exhibit, cigars and tobacco, also fowl 7 Nov 1857 45 Stephens William H. award on fowl 14 Nov 1857 46 Streets poor drainage, a disgrace 15 Aug 1857 33 Stores to close at 6pm during summer 4 Jul 1857 27 Stringfellow Bella cornhusk bonnet at fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Stringfellow L. B. & S. new stock 10 Oct 1857 41 Stringfellow Misses former house being renovated by Shepherd 14 Mar 1857 11 Sullivan T. J. purchased Mason property 25 Jul 1857 30 Tackett, Ford & Mason drygoods store, Main Street a few doors north of Farmer's Hotel 10 Jan 1857 2 Tackett, Ford & Mason Store threatened by fire 17 Jan 1857 3 Tackett, Ford & Mason large sale 5 Sep 1857 36 Tackett John E. Director, Bank of Commerce 31 Jan 1857 5 Tackett John E. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Tackett John E. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Tackett John E. director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 May 1857 20 Tackett John E. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Tackett John E. married Elizabeth Ford 15 Aug 1857 33 Taliaferro J. S. Knight of Ardenvoir at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Taliaferro Lawrence Knight of King George at Fair 7 Nov 1857 45 Tayloe E. T. Col. resolution on Mercer Monument 14 Nov 1857 46 Taylor George B. Rev. to preach at Presbyterian Church 15 Aug 1857 33 Taylor J. A. elected policeman 21 Mar 1857 12 Taylor John R. Director, Bank of Virginia 31 Jan 1857 5 Taylor John R. on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Taylor Thomas donated gas fixtures for new library 28 Mar 1857 13 Taylor Thoroughgood on fair committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Taylor William P. Mercer Monument Committee 14 Nov 1857 46 Temple Benjamin Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Thom Reuben T. lots advertised, note sold, bids too low 21 Feb 1857 8 Thom Reuben T. President Aqueduct Company 25 Apr 1857 17 Thom Reuben T. Mrs. State Fair award 7 Nov 1857 45 Thorburn Commander R. D., USN daughter, Mattie married 15 Aug 1857 33 Thorburn Mattie married George Morris 15 Aug 1857 33 Thornton Presley discount clerk, Farmer's Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Thornton Sue G. married W. Roy Mason 6 Jun 1857 23 Thornton T. S. property sold to George Gravatt 25 Jul 1857 30 Timberlake C. fireman 17 Jan 1857 3 Timberlake J. B. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Timberlake J. B. director, Fredericksburg Insurance Company 16 May 1857 20 Timberlake J. S. G. elected policeman 21 Mar 1857 12 Tobacco Warehouse plans for it at Fredericksburg 10 Jan 1857 2 Toombs Coulson house burned 21 Nov 1857 47 Trible J. S. fair award, bull 14 Nov 1857 46 True Amanda married Benjamin Leitch 18 Apr 1857 16 Turner James A. elected secretary/treasurer Hope Fire Company 11 Apr 1857 15 Turner James A. son bitten by dog 20 Jun 1857 25 Vass Elizabeth (Mrs.) sold house to Peleg Clarke 19 Dec 1857 51 Vass S. A. Mrs. Plank Road, comitted suicide 9 May 1857 19 Vinson R. K. restaurant nearly opposite Bailey's Express office on Main 11 Apr 1857 15 Waite & Sener gas fixtures 10 Jan 1857 2 Waite James died, age 46 23 May 1857 21 Walker R. B. Mrs. fair awards 14 Nov 1857 46 Walker Susan J. former resident, married Andrew G. Pickett of Texas 14 Mar 1857 11 Wallace J. Gordon, Dr. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Wallace J. Gordon, Dr. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Wallace J. Gordon, Dr. voted for repeal of free school ordinance 26 Dec 1857 52 Wallace J. Michael runner, Farmer's Bank, elected Clerk in place of John Metcalfe who died 4 Apr 1857 14 Wallace John H. President, Farmer's Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Wallace John M. assistant Clerk, Farmer's Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Wallace Wistar Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Waller Thomas Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Waller Withers Fair committee member 14 Nov 1857 46 Ware William teller, Farmer's Bank 31 Jan 1857 5 Warren B. B. recording secretary, YMCA meeting, new Baptist Church 10 Jan 1857 2 Warren B. B. recording secretary, YMCA meeting, new Baptist Church 30 May 1857 22 Warren Mr. servant shot 19 Sep 1857 38 Warren William Jr. tickets for lecture series for sale 14 Feb 1857 7 Warren William Jr. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Warren William Jr. Agent for Art Association 21 Mar 1857 12 Warren William Jr. appointed chairman for fire company organizational meeting 11 Apr 1857 15 Warren W. S. partner in new firm, Hill & Warren 4 Jul 1857 27 Wellford C. B. Knoxville Convention delegate 25 Jul 1857 30 Wellford Charles C. to reorganize fire company 24 Jan 1857 4 Wellford Charles C. candidate for city council 14 Mar 1857 11 Wellford Charles C. elected 21 Mar 1857 12 Wellford Charles C. organizer of new fire company 11 Apr 1857 15 Wellford Charles C. elected commander, Hope Fire Company 11 Apr 1857 15 Wellford Charles C. to audit accounts of ag