You might want to search the 1820 and one other manufacturers census (special/industrial censuses)for Virginia, which included millers of all types, smiths, iron works, blacksmiths, wheelwrights, and so on. A female was listed in 1820 operating a mill or sawmill, for example. This may perhaps be available for other states. -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Henry Wiencek Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 5:23 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Occupation data Can anyone suggests ways to get at occupation data for Virginians in the period 1790-1830? I'm trying to get an idea of the relative prosperity (or lack thereof) of various types of artisans. Is there some way to get an idea of the earnings and/or property holdings of wheelwrights, carpenters, blacksmiths, coopers, et al.? Henry Wiencek Charlottesville 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