If you have not already seen this book it might be useful, although the man
you mentioned is not listed. A Moses Whiteside of Lexington is listed.

James Biser Whisker. Virginia Clockmakers and Watchmakers, c. 1660-1860.
(Mellen Studies in History, volume 11) Lewiston, NY: The Edwin Mellen Press,
1999.

Eric G. Grundset
Library Director
DAR Library
1776 D St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20006-5392
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        -----Original Message-----
        From:   Anita Firebaugh [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
        Sent:   Thursday, February 08, 2001 10:06 AM
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        Subject:        Watchmakers in Fincastle or Botetourt

        I am researching watchmakers in Fincastle, ca 1835 or so, in
conjunction with
        an article I am writing for The Fincastle Herald.

        The article was assigned after a watch from Fincastle with the name
of
        watchmaker Samuel C. Whitside appeared on Ebay and it was brought to
the
        editor's attention.

        Any information on watchmakers in that time period and in this
locality would
        be greatly appreciated.

        Anita Firebaugh

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