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1831
May. First canal-boat leaves Wilkes-Barre for Philadelphia, laden with flour, coal and lumber.

1833
The remains of those who fell in the battle and massacre of Wyoming are re-interred, and the corner-stone of the Wyoming Monument is laid. (July 3)

1834
Ice, snow, cold weather, and seven-year locusts damage vegetation in Wyoming Valley and cause much inconvenience. (May)

Wyoming Division, North Branch Canal, completed, and water let in. (June 27)

1836
Sleds cross the Susquehanna on the ice. (March 26)

Eleven inches of snow fall in Wyoming Valley. (October 5)