I would suggest examining the U.S. Census records for those jurisdictions 
for 1850 where you can see what men's (and women's) livelihoods were.   The 
best way to access is through www.ancestry.com

Margaret Peters

Margaret Peters
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From: "Ronald Seagrave" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 11:28 AM
Subject: 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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