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