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During the recesses of Congress, Col. Baldwin acted as Colonel of a regiment of Reserves raised in his county, and repeatedly led out his com- mand to repel the enemy.
Upon the surrender of Gen Lee, when it was manifest that a further con- tinuance of the contest would be fruitless of good, Col. Baldwin was one of the first to counsel the acceptance of the situation and a restoration of peace to the country. He took an active part in the meeting held in Staunton, on the 8th of May, 1865, which had for its objects the preser- vation of order and the reinstatement of the Government. This, it is be- lieved, was the first meeting of the kind ever held in the Southern States, but it was soon followed by similar meetings elsewhere.
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HISTORY OF AUGUSTA COUNTY.
In October, 1865, members of the General Assembly under the restored Government, were elected. Col. Baldwin was absent from home for some weeks, and did not return until a few days before the election ; but without having announced himself a candidate, he was elected a member of the House of Delegates. At the convening of the Legislature in December, he was elected Speaker of the House. Almost every page of the journal of that body bears the impress of his talent and patriotism. Nothing was too great and nothing too small to receive his careful consideration. On questions of internal improvement he exhibited wonderful sagacity. He was particularly interested in the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and aid- ed materially to secure its completion. The extension of the road to the Ohio River may almost be said to be due to his efforts. As a praliamen- tarian he had few equals ; and in the midst of other employments, he found time to digest the admirable system of rules by which the House of Del- egates is still governed. Among the measures originated by him during the session of this Legislature, was that establishing the Augusta County Fair. On the floor, as well as in the chair, he added every day to his re- putation as a man of practical wisdom, of unsurpassed ability in debate, and of unselfish patriotism. His popularity and influence were unrivaled, and there was no office in the gift of the Legislature which he might not have had. Towards the close of the last session he was prominently spoken of for the office of Governor, but, as is generally remembered, through the intervention of the Federal Government, the anticipated elec- tion was not held.
The great Convention of the people of Virginia, met in Richmond, in December, 1867, to remonstrate against and organize for the defeat of the "Underwood Constitution," and Col. Baldwin was one of the most influential members. It was then that he proposed the system of politi- cal organization, which, being adopted by the Convention, has been pro- ductive of the most beneficial results.
In 1868, a Convention of the Conservative party of Virginia was held to nominate candidates for the various State offices filled by popular election. Col. Baldwin was chosen President of the body, and was importuned to accept the nomination for the office of Governor. For reasons purely patriotic, he declined the position ; but, notwithstanding his positive refusal, upon counting the votes it was found that he lacked only three of receiv- ing the nomination. Of his speech on this occasion. the Richmond "' Enquirer " said : "She eloquent and able address of this gentleman, in declining to allow his name to be used as a candidate for the guber- natorial nomination of the Conservative Convention last Friday, was the master-speech of the occasion, we think. It is no compliment to Col. Baldwin to hold him up to the admiration of the people of Virginia, for he has reached the zenith of their confidence, and stands before them now almost without a peer, sans peur et sans reproche ; but no one could hear the able speech in question, without perceiving that he was giving another proof of the wisdom of his head and the patriotic love of his heart, which have made him almost the idol of the people. Even while he spoke the charming thought filled the minds of his hearers that such a speech was ad- ding another leaf to the crown of laurels with which his mother State will some day crown his brow, 'when the King shall claim his own again."
He was a member of the National Convention which nominated Sey- mour and Blair for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of the United States, and chairman of the Virginia delegation.
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HISTORY OF AUGUSTA COUNTY.
In December, 1868, the House of Representatives at Washington pas- sed a bill requiring the President to cause the "Underwood Constitution" to be submitted as a whole to the people of Virginia ; and it was apparent that unless some steps were taken to arrest it, the bill would become a law, and thereby the Constitution, with its test oaths and disfranchisements, be imposed upon our people. At this crisis, a few gentlemen of Staunton, perceiving the imminence of the danger, agreed on consultation to invite a more general conference in Richmond. About fifty gentlemen according- ly met in that city. on the 31st of December, and after due deliberation determined to make an effort to induce Congress to grant to the people of Virginia the right to vote separately on the objectionable clauses, so as to eliminate them from the Constitution. A "Committee of Nine," of whom Col. Baldwin was one, was appointed to go to Washington for the purpose indicated. The mission was successful, and thus the State escaped the threatened evils. In this service Col. Baldwin displayed marked ability, and contributed largely to the success of the scheme. For a time it was mis- understood, or misrepresented, and opposed by a large portion, if not a majority, of the people. The members of the Committee were assailed by invective and ridicule ; but they persevered in their effort, and at this day, few. or none, will deny that the measure was one of consummate states- manship. As remarked by a recent writer, in regard to the matter ; " A few gentlemen who preferred the welfare of the State to their own popu- larity, organized a movement that saved their fellow-citizens almost in spite of themselves."
Such was the course of John B. Baldwin on all occasions. He never paused to inquire whether a measure were popular or otherwise; he only sought to know whether it was right. Time and again he confronted the popular sentiment, meeting his opponents singly or in crowds, and plying them with argument, anecdotes and witticism. He has, almost literally, been known to disperse a mob by a timely joke. He was in no degree a demagogue, yet no man was ever more beloved by all classes of the peo- ple, and he never lost his hold upon their affections.
The polictical services so frequently alluded to, were mere episodes in Col. Baldwin's life His great efforts were directed to building up the material interests of his State and native county, for which he cherished a filial affection, and to pursue with fidelity his special calling. Distinction as a lawyer was regarded by him as more vaulable than any other fame. He never was a grasping money-maker ;- on the contrary, he was too in- different to the pecuniary emoluments of his profession.
It is common to speak of Col. Baldwin as a self-reliant man, and about most matters he was remarkably so ; but there was a class of questions in re- gard to which he was habitually cautious and distrustful of himself. Wher- ever his feelings were implicated and action was required, he sought the counsel of friends. His self-confidence never made him supercilious. He never sought to intimidate or over-shadow any one; but the weakest as- sociate, or opponent, was treated by him with respect ; and no inferior in age or intellect came in contact with him without being inspired with a somewhat better opinion of himself. He possessed the art of making such persons feel comfortable in his presence. Hence he was a great favorite with children and servants, the simple and the lowly. He burdened no recipient of his kindness with a sense of gratitude.
For several years Col. Baldwin was a member of the Board of Visitors
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HISTORY OF AUGUSTA COUNTY.
of the University of Virginia, and he was ever one of the most devoted and active friends and supporters of that institution.
While Col. Baldwin did not become a member of any church, the prin- ciples of the Christian religion were deeply imbedded in his heart and ex- hibited in his daily life. He was a regular and serious attendant at public worship, and a constant reader of the Bible. He felt and always expressed profound reverence for the truths of revelation and regard for Christian people of every name and denomination. It has been truly remarked that in his public speeches he never related a vulgar anecdote or sought to give point to wit by profanity. Although his opinions were proclaimed to the world, he was ever reticent in the expression of his feelings and in- ner experiences ; but those who knew him most intimately are persuaded that during the last year or two of his life the subject of religion had come home to him as a matter of personal concern, and that if he had lived a little longer he would have publicly declared his interest in it. After an illness of several weeks, his active and useful life was terminated Septem- ber 30, 1873. Never before in this community have the sickness and death of any one caused such interest and sorrow. During his illness our whole population awaited the result with the utmost solicitude; the report of each favorable change in his symptoms was eagerly circulated, and when- ever the reverse appeared, sadness was expressed in every countenance ; and when, at last, his death was announced, the lamentation was deep and universal. On the occasion of his funeral, all business in the town was suspended, the bells of the various churches were tolled, and the whole people rose up to show honor and love to him who had been to each a wise counsellor and sympathizing friend.
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SUPPLEMENT.
From the "Spectator " of December 1866, we derive the following list of early marriages, which were solemnized in Augusta between the years 1785 and 1793. The ceremony was performed in all these cases by Rev. John Brown, once pastor of New Providence, in Rockbridge, who, after serving that congregation for nearly fifty years, removed to Kentucky, and filled the pulpit of a Presbyterian church in Woodford county. He was a strong man in the church, and the father of Hon. James Brown, Minister Plenipotentiary to France, and from him are descended the distinguished Col. J. Mason Brown, of Louisville, Ky., Gov. B. Gratz Brown, of Mis- souri, and others. The list was obtained from Rev. John Brown's private memorandum book, and will prove of no small interest to the descendants, now scattered through many States, of those early settlers. Many of the names are familiar to us, and they all belong to the class of those who have labored for the advancement of civilization, the support of constitu- tional authority, and the development of our national resources. They have done their best to encourage every effort for the cause of education, the diffusion of knowledge, the extension of human freedom, and the spread of the Gospel. Many of them have gone forth as pioneers to stimulate by their example, to build up by their enterprise, to enrich by their wealth, and to plant, wherever they set down, schools, colleges, churches and institutions for the welfare of mankind. Let their names be placed on record to impress on the minds of the young the story of their lives, their examples of patriotism, moral worth and Christian benevo- lence.
The list is as follows :
November 9th, 1785-Jacob Morrell and Elizabeth Brooback.
December 6th, Ioth, -Lewis Jordan and Mary Trible.
-Isaac Trencher and Margaret McColmick.
-Arthur Connelly and Jane Dale.
I4th -J. Moore and Jennie Steele.
19th -James Risk and Elizabeth Rusk.
29th -Thomas Weles and Carrie White.
January 3d, 1786-Robert Grier and Margaret Campbell.
9th, -William Carpenter and Mary Strickler.
12th, -Michael Kenady and Ellen McCaferty.
28th, -Thomas Broom and Sara Galen.
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HISTORY OF AUGUSTA COUNTY.
February 9th, 1786-John Spence and Isabel McCormick. March 13th, -Epr. Doly and July Ann Doherty.
23d,
-James Paxton and Phebe McClung.
April 13th, -Sam'l Talford and Eliz'th Call.
-Ed. Crydan and Jannet Ramsey.
20th, -James Grigsby and Reb Wallace.
May 4th, -- James Parks and Jean Buchanan. 25th, -John McCampbell and Martha Bennet.
The above marriages were certified and sent to Andrew Reed, clerk of Rockbridge, June 27th, 1786, by Capt. Andrew Moore.
August 14th. 1788-John Collins and Mary Resner.
September 30th, " -Ralph Wandless and Crispy Nicholas.
January 22d, 1789-James Talford and Jean McCorkery.
The above sent by James Brown, son of widow Brown, June 23, 1789. September Ist, 1789-James Kelso and Betsy Sittington.
October 6th, -- Robert Cooper and Martha Steel.
November 27th, " -Peter Burns and Jane Miller.
January IIth, 1790-Cawson McCullock and Lidia Vernon.
March 16th, -William Higginbottom and Polly Shannon.
June 10th, -William Dowthat and Anna Lewis.
The above returned by myself (Rev. J. Brown) June 11th, 1790.
July 31st, 1790-John Doughady and Agness Davidson.
August 9th, -Luke Collins and Sarah Miller.
October 14th, -Alexander Thompson and Sallie Bell.
December 8th, -Enoch Bogas and Eliz. McCroskry.
February 22d, 1791-Joseph Walker and Grizzel McCroskry.
April 5th,
-William Davis and Anis Caldwell. [William D.
was father of the late Walter Davis, of Augusta.]
-John Bell and Rachel Foster.
7th, -- Michael Miller and Christian Cline. " 28th, -Thomas Paxton and Martha Steel.
May 19th, -David Wilson and Sarah Steel.
June 23d, -Joseph Shanklin and Phaney Garlon.
The above sent by Samuel Brown, to be recorded by the clerk of Augusta.
Dec'ber 29th, 1791-Robt. Martin and Mary Miller.
January 12th, 1792-Arch'd Musry and Sarah Fulton.
February 15th, " -James Calhoon and Mary Lessly.
May 29th, " -Jacob Calk and Mary McFadden.
The above sent by Preston Brown.
January 21st. 1793-Richard Hay and Rachel Risk.
February 17th, " -Daniel Moore and Martha Barnett.
June 15th, - William Beard and Margaret McNutt. 22d, " -John Weir and Jean Spreil.
The above sent by Mrs. Humphreys.
September 17th, 1793-James Poague and Sarah Henry.
November 23d, -Samuel McClintock and Susanna King.
29th, " . - William Alexander and Sarah Henry.
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INDEX.
A.
Aborigines 4, 13, 158
Act establishing county, I ancient lim- its, I aspect of country ..
Act to incorporate Staunton
256 1
Barry, Audrew .
85
Barringer, Hon. Daniel M.
232
First settled.
43
Baylor, Col. Geo ...
Col. W. S. H.
230
her so-called declaration of independence .. ..
173
J. G.
323
family
322
Agricultural Society first. ...
216
Augusta fair
244, 250
Union meeting in 1860.
226
Berkeley, Gov C. 235
19
her invasion by Federal troops 233, 238, 240
Bellefont, estate 30
82
Fair
244
hospitality.
251
Beverly Manor, patent for. deeds from 1738-1744.
62 328
Female Seminary.
258
Bear traps of pioneers ...
44
66 Church
48
Betsy Bell Mountain, why so called ... Chapel
86
" people, character of. 33, 36 221
Beaconsfield, Earl of.
180 311
West, the district of
176, 197
Abjuration oath
Allegiance oath.
114
Biographical Sketches 330
Alexander, Capt. A.
111
Bengamon's fight with red men. 117
Amusements and Sports.
44, 50
Animals, native of County
278
Birds of Augusta
279 236
Blundell, Bezer ...
321
Bland, Theoderick, M. C.
202
Apalachian Mountains, why so named
272
Arbor Hill (village) ...
267
Architecture, good effects of.
243
Arbuckle, Capt.
154
Army of Gen. Lewis in 1774.
153
Asiatic origin of the Indians.
158
Boyden, Rev. E .. 104
Boarding-houses in Staunton 263
Boggs, Capt. 193
142
Bowyer, John. Michael.
150
Bowron, W. M. (mining engineer).
279
Brown, John.
32, 43
Bar of Augusta, the first.
32
Col. (killed)
236
8
Banks in Staunton 263
Back Creek, battle of 150
Augusta why so called .. County, when organized.
32
41
Academy ..
" Augusta C. H., the first built.
56
Baldwin, B. G ....... 218, 219; sketch of, 375, 367 " J. B.220, 233, 247, 324; sketch of 379
her delegates to the Virginia Convention of 1765 ... 208
Springs.
267
106
Bell family " James
216, 311 244
Bellevue estate
244
Algerine convert the, Selim.
Big Levels massacre 139
Andrews, Robert ..
133 21
Blue, Lieut.
Andros, Gov.
Anecdote of Gen Scott, R. A ...
224
Blair, John.
21,202 43
Boquet, Col.
119
Boundary between Virginia and Penn- sylvania. 120
Avarice, the folly of 46
B.
Bacon, his rebellion.
20
Barring out a schoolmaster 48
Barbecues. 50
Baptist Church ... 88
Belmaine, Rev. A. .101, 104, 175 224
Bethel Church.
Savings Bank ...
96 96
Bearwallow estate
Blackburn, Gen. Samuel.
INDEX.
Brown, Judge John ..
215 230
Congress, the first ..
173
" John (of Ossawattom1) his raid
Brokenborough, Judge J. W.
43
Congress of United States on dispute between Virginia and Pennsylva- nia as to boundary 126
Cooper, Fenimore .. 13
Braddock, Gen., his defeat.
Branch, Gen
167, 238 108 233 353 180
Commissioners on boundary line be- tween Virginia and Pennsylvania. Commissioners to treat with Indians in 1778. 187
128
Brady, Capt. Samuel, sketch of.
British diplomacy
Broadhead, Col ..
188
Connolly, Capt. J. P. for Augusta 124, 125 233
family
312
Bullitt, Capt ..
Cowan, Rob't, treasurer
221
Bumgardner, Capt. James
215
Buttermilk Spring. 275 Cromwell, Va., under
C.
Carthagena expedition. Campbell, Sir Mungo, killed ...
22 28 342
Arthur 43, sketch of
Col. John ..
158
Crawford, Benj .. family
314
of ..
Duncan
family.
Caravans of pioneers ..
Castleman, Rev. T. T., account of parish ..
Cato on the Founders of Rome ..
Carpenter's capture and escape.
201
Canada, conquest of
110
Catawba Indians
6 16
Dabney, Rev. R. L .. 83
Carey, Arch'd, threatens life of Henry
Davis, Jefferson, Pres't. 225, 241
Caves and Grottos in Augusta
139
Davidson, J. D. 375
Cabell, Gov. Wm. H.
168 Delaware Indians 6
112
Camp Charlotte, treaty of ..
159
De Hass, Dr. W .. 157, 165
106
Delegates from Angusta in 1765. 206
59
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution .. 259
Charles I. his execution.
19
Deerfield, village of. 267
Descendants of the Founder. John Lewis. 285
127
Deeds, list of old from Beverly. 327
Cherokees killed in Augusta. Cherokee tribe ..
143 6
Dickinson, A. 32
Church of England in Augusta
91
Dissenters, who and what.
19
Churchville, village of ...
266
Diseases of pioneers ..
47
Chapeis in Augusta ..
105
Dinwiddie, Gov 100 204
Civilization, roads indicative of.
266
Dictator, Henry suggested for.
153
231, 237, 236 Doyle, R. L. T. J., letter. 237
R. M .. 237
Doake, Samuel.
218
Climate and soil of Augusta ..
273 Dodderidge, Dr. Jos
93 178
Drysdale, Gov ..
22
Dress of the pioneers
40
Clerks of Augusta County and Supreme Courts.
215
Drunkenness, remarks on ..
58
Clark, Dr. J. T , letter of ... Gov. Henry A,, of N. C.
267
Dunmore, Gov., his proclamation as to Pittsburg .. in campaign of 1774.
124
Coalter, Judge John.
214
Cornstalk, Indian chief, sketch of. . . Colonial History of Virginia.
14
Du Quesne Fort 177
Dudley, W. G.
218
Continental money, its depreciation during Revolution .. 210
Colonies, the American in 1764. 149, 151 foreshadow Federal Unlon ... 149 21 215 Eastern Virginia sports 50
Confederation move to secure
Confederative system, the old defective Court-house first in county
56
Early, Gen. Jubal A. 238
Colonels of counties ...
66
Edgewood house .. 244
Education, means to promote .. 222
Courts of Augusta held at Pittsburg .. County buildings.
125
262
Elizabeth, Queen, her superstitions ... 50
32
Custody safe, what in law 55
Cyclopelan towers.
278
D.
Carter, Hou Robt.
204 278 Dancing among colonist. 49
Carr's creek massacre
Capt. John, Indian chief
143
Dennis. Hannah, witch
Cemeteries, Thornrose and National .. Chalkley's wise advice.
1I, Va. under 20, charter to
Penn.
Christian, Col. Wm. fam.y. creek ..
313 274 6
Clergy of the Church of England. Episcopal church after 1776
94
Donovan, Major M.
104
Ducking stool.
55
232
155
161
Dunbar, Col ...
108
Burnett, Wm. A., (clerk).
223
Craig, Rev. John .. 43, 80
Croghan, George, deed of Indian chiefs to 74; his journal 77, 122 120, 128
Creigh, Dr. Alfred
Crow, Capt. William
142
Cresap, Capt ..
123
Craigsville, village of.
267
221
Gen. William, 158, 203; sketch
Col., his expedition, torture and death. 190
Criticism, illiberal, foreign. 43
Culpepper, Gov. 21
103 152
Correspondence on return of Mexican volunteers
19
Cochran, Col. James W. J. A ... 221
Burden, Benj .. jr., his marriage.
100 65 70 110 215
Brick, English myth as to
36, 111
Breckenridge, Robert. Gen. James
E.
Cinela tribe of Indians.
343 308 307 37
Cunningham, Rob't.
INDEX.
Elliott. Andrew .
133
Elinipsico, Shawanese chief.
158
England enlists Hessians and Indians against colonies 180
Episcopal Church
91, 105
Eskridge, Wm. S.
215
133
Ewing, John ..
Excerpts from the records-
54, 149, 168, 177, 179, 202, 208, 224
Expedition of McIntosh.
. .
187
Extracts from old letters. ....
143
Hagerty, Mrs. James, the witch 166
Harper, Chancellor 168
Kenton. 219, 228, 333 Harvie, John, elected M. O. for West Augusta. 207
Hall, Mrs., captivity of. 209
215
Fauquier, Gov.
Faunce, Col. Thos.
Hamtranch, Col.
219
Harrisonburg and Staunton road.
266
Fete in Augusta in 1814
Federative system, defects of old .. Federal Constitution, advantages of .. Fifth Virginia Regiment ..
Henry, P .. 163, 204, 211
66 Mrs. Sarah, letter of. 345
fort, seige of, 182; second.
192
Fish in Augusta waters
279
Fleming, Col. William 158, 178, 203;
sketch of
344 35
Forest code. Folk lore.
51
Horses, sagacity and hatred of Indians Hogg, P.
111
Hodges hung.
263
Howison, Rev. R. R.
85
Hospital, necessity of one in town and county 261
Hotchkiss, Major Jed .. .86, 246, 263, 273, 279
Hull, Gen., his surrender 218
Franklin, Dr
Fultz, D.
224
H. H.
235
Funk, Col., killed. 231
G.
Game, taking of 44
Gamble, Robt ..
167
Garland, Judge James 373
Gaymont estate 244 Immigrants, steps to attract .. 64
Gallowstown. Staunton
257 89
German Baptist ..
German Flats, treaty of. 143
160
Johnson, Sir Wm 145
Zach ... 202
Chapman. .215, 218, 219;
sketch of 378
‹: W. B., hung. 263
James I, his hostility to the London Co. Jackson's river raid.
18 118
Jones, Gabriel. 32
66 Rev, J ..
100
Joseph, elected M. C.
202
Glebe, the first Augusta
98
Gen. W. E., killed. 236
" burying-ground.
208
Greathouse, Daniel, his massacre of Indians.
152
Glendale estate
244
Grant, Major
110
Gresley, Mrs., massacred.
182
Goodson, J. J
263
Girty, Simon 66 George.
192
Indian Summer, origin of term 200
185 Inglis, Mrs., her captivity. 211
203 Ithaca .. 214
232 Imboden, J. D., clerk. 215, 230, 237
267 Internal Improvement meeting. 220
Greenville, village.
Grog Spring ..... ... 275
Grattan, Major Robt. 324
George G ..
324
Gunpowder removed from Williams-
..
burg.
173
H
Halket, Sir Peter 108
F.
Fashionables in 1814 in the county 252 7
Fabulous stories discredited.
Fairfax, Lord, and the settlers
Harman, W. H A. W. 233
M. G.
233
Fair, Baldwin Augusta
Fairview house.
Hanger family. Marshall.
316
Hebron church.
83
Fifty-second Virginia Regiment .. Fishersville, village of.
267
Hessian mercenaries, 180; prisoners in Staunton. 204
History, remarks on. 13
Hindman, Rev. J., first rector. 97
Hillsborough, Lord. 147
120
Forbes, Gen., his expedition ..
Foreign comments on United States ... Founder, the, his death and character Foreman, Capt., his epitaph.
112
French claims 3; discoveries Frazier, Wm., sketch of J. H. Peyton ..
187 23 366 147
Hughes, Jesse, sketch of. 353
Hutchins 133
I.
Indian relics.
7,
8
population
Improvements, early. 36, 37
Ignorance in Spottswood's day 51
J.
Gentleman's Magazine, letter from .... Geiger, V. E .. 219 271
Gem newspaper
218
Gooch, Gov 22, 23, 31
Greenlee, Mary, the witch. 66, 67
deposition of in the Burden case.
69, 70 257
Gospel Hill, Staunton
Greenbrier Company 66 settled ..
81,107 144
Jefferson on land titles .. 61 159
opinion of Logan's speech ...
Joint report of boundary line between Virginia and Pennsylvania. 7, 132
John, Captain, Indian chief. 143
Justices' courts adjourned from Staun- ton to Pittsburg. 167
Independence, Declaration of .. 178
Grave creek massacres
Graham, James, robbed of $175,000 ... Gov Wm. A.
182
Givens, Alex
278 109 43
Fountain Cave.
66 136 224 245 244 252 205 205 231 231
316
INDEX.
Iron furnaces.
276
Long kills a spy.
208
Insects, list of those in Augusta .. ...
379
Meadows .. 267
Lutheran church. 84
Lynch law ...
263
K.
Kalorama. 263 277
Kaolin and fire clay
Kerr, James. 32
Maryland, settlement of .. 19
Madison, John
32
Bishop, 36; sketch of.
345
President ..
202, 216 39
Kinney, R. H. 219
Chesiey .
William. 220, 258, 318
Jefferson
215, 257
66 Jacob.
66 Nicholas O.
215, 221
A. F.
215
Kirk, Capt .. 218
Killarney house. 244
Knights of the Golden Horse-shoe. 24
231
family
325
L.
Land grants and titles
Lawyers fees in 1753.
Lawyer's lane ..
Labau ..
66 Captain Sam'l.
173
Lang, Dr.
Laurens fort.
LaFayette, Marquis .
203 206
Lange, Abm
218
Larew, J ..
218
LaGrange vineyard.
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