11th District, Washington County, Md.
Post Office Harpers Ferry
as enumerated by Jno. Matthews
House Number: 163
| Name | Age | Sex | Profession | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Best* | 43 | M | Day Laborer | Maryland |
| Rachel Best* | 40 | F | Keeping House | Maryland |
| John M. Best | 19 | M | Day Laborer | Maryland |
| Margaret E. Best | 15 | F | At Home | Maryland |
| Jacob Best* | 12 | M | At Home | Maryland |
| Mary J. Best* | 10 | F | At Home | Maryland |
| McClellan Best | 8 | M | At Home | Maryland |
| Amanda C. Best | 6 | F | At Home | Maryland |
| Asher Best | 4 | M | At Home | Maryland |
| Hesekiah Best | 1 | M | At Home | Maryland |
* John lists the value of his real estate at $200, and notes that he is a male citizen of the U.S. 21 years of age and upwards.
* Rachel can neither read nor write.
* Jacob and Mary both attended school within the year. Jacob can neither read nor write, and Mary can read but cannot write.
Neighboring
#158 James Ridout – Day Laborer
#159 Thomas M. Compton – Farmer
#160 George Hoffmaster – Farmer
#161 Aaron Smith – Farmer
#162 Jonas Fincher – Blacksmith
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#164 Solomon Smith – Farming
#165 David Smith – Day Laborer
#166 James Moore – Day Laborer
#167 Sarah Johnson – Keeping House
#168 Benjamin F. Judy – Laborer in Coal Mine
#169 Josiah J. Haynes – Day Laborer