Moonshiner Tales of the Blue Ridge and Revenue Raids
A sprawling 19th century chronicle surveys mountain moonshine lore from the Blue Ridge Georgia to Carolina, detailing raids by revenue officers, captures, raids on distilleries, dramatic pursuit scenes, and court proceedings. It blends frontier humor with somber notes on law, taxes, and rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasleen van Firred
Corery
Kelley
Calla
PortWeilly
Ruston Harbor
Revenue Bureau
Cearpin
Tennenien
Idee
Geartia
Weston Tasnesivania
Feilerson
Viger
Habu Coumy
Beara
Georgii
Pennsylvania
John Quincy Adama
Holland
Pichegen
Peuerdl
Frontieramun
Onne
Capitol
Washington
Weaterp
House of
Georgia
Hive Ridge
Grant Punibert
Aerous
Dirk Lindeeniek
Revenue Department
Livy
Iny
Plrtivan
Tuara
Moaby
Gilmer
Guurgin
Endlan Dames
Weuteling
Isle
Confused Bride Seeks Void Amid Odd Wisconsin Wedding
A Milwaukee justice united Mist Melinds Pope of Gnhessd and William Gonlin of Neraou in a runaway style ceremony after a country visit. Pope later learned she had married the wrong man, mistaking one Conlin brother for another. She lamented she cannot distinguish between her husband and his sibling and seeks relief, but the justice could offer no remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecey Oatton
Enru
Old
Natire
Mom
Vinit Yuel
Bradley
Moser
Mina Cranklin
Bax
Thorn
Chutiey
Vinnie
Mr. Voorhees
Conmittes
Lincoln
Ita Hirt
Femiale College
Abe
Prang
Christman
Heaton
Boston
Milwaukee
Justica Denaler
Mist Melinds Pope
Gnhessd
William Gonlin
Neraou
Migs Pope
Ale. Gonlin
Dustica Banylor
Mro
Conlin
Auddes
Weows
Bunkani
Nha
Stina Papo
Lilie
Hla
Parrot prank fools Jersey groom and puzzled doctor
A Philadelphia Times tale recounts a Jersey wedding hoax where a suitor tricks a parrot into a pretend dowry exchange with Dr Appleton. The groom pays $2.50 for a parrot while claiming poverty, and the doctor is enlisted to provide a bird instead of cash. The scene ends with awkward humor and a cautionary note on the hoax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Appleton
D. D
de Lancey Place
Nicheolf
Tam
London
Appleton
Benedict
Sean
Philadelphia Times
A Woman’s Bid to Reclaim Her Husband Ends in Return
A Galdboro wife once urged her husband James Price to move to Baltimore with their children, then separated and later married again. Last week she sought to persuade him to reunite, but found his second marriage and life in Beltane had ended her pursuit. She returned to Baltimore, and Price sent her belongings to the depot before she left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avithin
Vary
Hiv
Anntier
Jasper
United States
Ehiner
Ana
Car
Smith & Wesson
Alilar
Efi Gaston
Anid
Aly
Woallahioes
Justo
Gaston
Gastur
Grtotel
Meeks
Neybbbring
Ely
Lousper Wits Jnltie
Ain Party
Citlectars
Uuliler
Lund
Chattanunins
Campri
Reveille
Tom
Athen
Fovka
Tienurs
Mue
McUregor
James Price
Galdboro
Baltimore
Beltane
Mr. Price
Clayton
Gafney City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brown
Io Broyles
South Main Street
Hill & Harrison
Bia
Puneran
Horrigan Ateuys
Amordie Ely
James M. Payne
Iliels
Wade
Wiel
SUE al Malteeak Lowen
Laell Botiel-Tiade
Oll
Nike
Warness O
Shohontai Foods
Sal Rafeer Janes
MM. Payne
Sree
J. P. Sullivan & CO
Granite Row
Clark
SL Lsb
J. P Sulliv
Ladies’ Store
Louisville
Cincinnati
Niagara
New York
Wilblitaams
Uta
G. FH. Tolly
B.S. Bit & Co. Anderfoss
B. UL
Sasa
Uth Carolina College
Solumbia
John Us
Uchry DR
Bealon
Biowarde
Anderson City Bakery
Berane
M——n
M—n
Lalla
Iwe
Lime
M—o
D—s
Tia
Audh
Hall
Cd Iony
Rhelormd
Willionk
Treasury Department
Ain Ullamuil
Wits Vikerat
Wien
Anil
America
Hue
Wiley
Anton
Cain
Medora Preapa
Jude
Heald
Sale and
Haaverett
Anya
Wulid
Haleigh
Nile Ware & Curina
Perhaja
Ken
Fane
Charleston
Hin
Axollier
Virginis
North Carolina
Wyom
Weir
Bill Jounieas
Hilde
Oth
Ben
Weber
Uncle Ben
Picueo
Dave
Kane Ware
Hull
Texas
Enoch Arden
Sean Onsen Felr
Elsi Hotel
Eariik
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!