Ronald, 

A while back, I purchased a CD-ROM of a Petersburg, VA Directory from
the late 1850s.  I remember that it had a section regarding various
businesses and their locations.  If this would be helpful to your
research let me know and I can try to dig it up.  

Warmest regards,

Andrew H. Talkov
Exhibit Coordinator for Virginia's Civil War
Virginia Historical Society
428 N. Boulevard
P.O. Box 7311
Richmond, Virginia 23221-0311
Phone: 804-340-2276
Fax:  804-355-2399
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Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 11:29 AM
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Subject: [VA-HIST] Petersburg Early Artisans

I'm currently working on a text entitled "The Early Craftsmen & Artisans
of 
Petersburg Virginia: Building of a Multicultural Maritime Community" and
would 
appricate any primary source data on any skilled individuals working in 
Petersburg, Blandford and Dinwiddie County prior to the American Civil
War. 
Such as Silversmiths, Blacksmiths, Wheelwrights, Cabinetmakers, Artists,

Performers, Coopers, Coppersmiths, Wigmakers, Shipwrights, Tinsmiths, 
Potters, Writers & Printers, etc. Photos of work, work & grave sites;
family 
details...

Ronald Seagrave, PhD (retired)
10860 Quaker Road
Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

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