The jist of this posted previously today on the Madison County list: >From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Daniel Herman Weiskotten Daniel Herman Weiskotten of Richmond, 45, died unexpectedly on May 6, 2005. Dan was the acting director of the Chesterfield Historical Society. He was the son of Herman Gates Weiskotten Jr. and Kathryn Morrow Weiskotten. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Ley Weiskotten. Dan was born in Syracuse, N.Y., and lived and worked in Upstate New York for most of his life. Dan received his bachelor's degree in anthropology and his master's degree in archaeology and public history from State University of New York at Albany, and worked as an archaeologist in New York State prior to moving to Richmond, Va. Dan also worked in Cazenovia at Lorenzo State Historic Site and served as the town's historian. Even after he moved to Virginia, he continued to share his knowledge of the history of Cazenovia and its past citizens through his website: rootsweb.com/~nyccazen/. He was a member of the New York State Archaeological Association, Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, a member of the Mount Independence Coalition and a corresponding member of the New York Archaeological Council. His job in Chesterfield County allowed him to pursue his lifelong interest in history, archaeology and education. Dan also volunteered his time and talents to the Virginia Association of Museums and the Citie of Henricus. Dan was happiest exploring old cemeteries and rural byways with his dogs, and in the dirt, whether teaching children about archaeology or gardening. He was a skilled woodworker and was always in the middle of several projects in his historic Northside Richmond home. In addition to his wife, Dan is survived by an aunt, four brothers, a sister and several nieces and nephews. A private committal service will be held in Cazenovia, New York, and a memorial reception will be held at Magnolia Grange later in the month. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Chesterfield Historical Society. Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 5/9/2005. ------------------------------------------------------via webmail---- Tim Stowell tstowell@chattanooga.net