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 202-879-3313 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> -----Original Message----- From: Anita Firebaugh [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 10:06 AM To: [log in to unmask] 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 To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html