> But generally a "Crier" was an auctioneer. >>A "Crier" was hired to publicly state an event. Often a >>"Crier" would announce the name and possible the conditions of >>a public land sale (auction). Criers were also used to >>announce the death of a prominent individual. Good to see you on the list, Bill. Okay, so I've got a "Cryer" on the account of the estate of the Quaker windsor chairmaker who was probably responsible for my house. His wife was the executrix of the estate (inventory and account can be seen here: http://www.wscottsmith.com/elliotthouse/history/dicks.htm) Am I to assume that the household goods were auctioned by the cryer, or was his death announced by the cryer? W.S.B. Smith Lynchburg, Virga To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html