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 [log in to unmask] 804-644-0980 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronald Seagrave" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> 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 [log in to unmask] ______________________________________ 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