Joy, Were you watching Antiques Roadshow --from Las Vegas!--the other night?? We were interested/amazed to see a desk on the show made 1770 in Loudoun County by John Shearer, appraised for $45,000. It was for a "Sarah Millhollern" --we think it was Sarah Millhollan or Millholland"-- and are going to pursue that. The owner was one "Kate".. I will check with a local man who is researching Loudoun cabinet makers... Meaznwhile, you might check with MESDA, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts: in 1995 I asked for a printout of Northern Virginia Craftsmen, early 1700s to early 1800s and Shearer really should be there but maddeningly, somehow I am missing the 5 pages he should be listed in. Some years ago, they went to each county and did an exhaustive search for information of local craftsmen. They are a WONDerful resource. If you telephone them at 9910-721-7360 (They are in Winston Salem NC), and give them the name and location, I believe they can look him up on the spot. The only charge, at least six years ago, was for xeroxing at 10 cents a page for their infor and postage. Good luck. If I find anything more, I'll let you know. Bronwen Souders in Waterford Loudoun County -----Original Message----- From: Joy Fulgham [mailto:joyful@trivergent.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 4:05 AM To: VALOUDOU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] Shearer I am looking for information on John Shearer a Scott irish cabinet maker in the 1700's. Does any one have any information on this family. Joy ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== Join the Rootsweb Genealogical Data Cooperative. Rootsweb members & sponsors are who make this list possible. http://www.rootsweb.com