To lovers of local history:

This 28 year project was created to collect data on individuals who worked in SC between 1750-1866. Of particular interest are artisans who served as a; carpenter, mechanic, stone or brick mason/cutter, plasterer, brick maker, blacksmith, hewer, joiner, staircase builder, or those who built doors, windows, and mantles. As of 2009, over 13,500 persons and companies are listed in the collection. Each of our counties was highly influential and wealthy during the period and has left great histories. I know that there are architectural examples remaining and data of importance that would be useful in documenting artisans from each county and surrounding area. The database collects basic facts; names, dates, locations, birth/death dates, examples of their work, etc. Census data has already been posted but additions/corrections are welcome as are your questions. If you know of someone in your circle that may also have this type of data, please share.

One source of data is church histories that tell who, when and for how much the house of worship was constructed. Just send the information in a written text and we will be sure to credit it appropriately and share as requested. Don't assume anything we need your assistance if all of SC is to be given ample recognition. And remember to provide birth and death dates if they are available.

Respectfully, W.B. Fairey, Administrator

Dear Mr. Fairey,

Do you have the surname Clamp in your database? I have never seen paper proof but the Clamps in Newberry were thought to be Stonemasons - those who weren't farmers.
Thanks, Terry

Do you have a James Walker in your datababse?

Thank you!

Beth

It is unclear why but Stanford Camp is listed as a stone mason in York District in 1860. However, there is an entry also for a second Stanford Camp, age 28 in Newberry at the sametime. If you can assist me with clarification on who, what and where I would be thankful but I don't have any other reference to a Camp in the database.

Wade

I have over a dozen Walker family members listed. But there is no Jamees. Please tell me more about him and was he an artisan?

Wade

Please consult your database for the names Lott and Austin (Austen) in Fairfield or Chester County, S.C. Thank you so much.

Pat Gresham
caribel@mindspring.com

I am happy to answer querries but desire to know if you have additional data on these men and if you know what they may have built?

Louis Austin Fairfield Co, 1850 & 60, Blacksmith From NC

also the only Lott is 80 years of age living in Barnwell, SC in the 1860 census.

Hope this helps.

Wade

Thank you Wade! He was probably a blacksmith.. What about a Jonathan Walker?
Thank you so much again!

Beth

I am sorry but the database does not have this Mr. Walker. Do you have evidence of any of these folks working as artisans between 1750 and 1866?

Wade

I am sorry but the database does not have this Mr. Walker. Do you have evidence of any of these folks working as artisans between 1750 and 1866?

Wade