See L. Diane Barnes' doctoral dissertation, "Hammer and Hand in the Old
South: Artisan Workers in Petersburg, Virginia, 1820-1860" (West
Virginia University, 2000).

The Library of Virginia has copies, which will be not be inconvenient to
a resident of Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

Brent Tarter
The Library of Virginia
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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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