WILLIAMSBURG CABINETMAKERS

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In addition to Benjamin Bucktrout, Edmund Dickinson, Anthony Hay, and Peter Scott—all of whom have been discussed at some length in the preceding pages—the following are believed to complete the list of known Williamsburg cabinetmakers in the eighteenth century.

Richard Booker. A cabinetmaker in Williamsburg in 1773, and for three or fours years thereafter, and again or still in 1792. The records are full of men by that name, and their identities are difficult to sort out.

John Crump. Was associated in 1775 with Richard Booker, in what capacity is not known.

Richard Harrocks. Had a shop in 1776 and 1777, part of the time in partnership with James Honey.

James Honey (died 1787). Was a house joiner rather than cabinetmaker, but was briefly in the cabinetmaking business with Richard Harrocks.

William Kennedy. In 1769 was briefly a partner of Bucktrout; then had his own business in the Pelham shop on Francis Street, but his activities there are unknown.

Matthew Moody, Jr. Had cabinetmaking business around 1764 or 1765 and later was a carpenter.

John Ormeston. Was in Williamsburg from 1763 to 1766; may have been a cabinetmaker or a riding-chair maker or both.

Thomas Orton (died 1778). His name appears in the records once with the word cabinetmaker appended to it.

James Spiers. Coachmaker, cabinetmaker, upholsterer from 1744 to about 1755; his shop may have been near that of Scott.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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