Wow. That's exactly what we had heard! He was trained in the art of wagon making!! Interesting. He later moved into the District of Columbia and entered the grocery business. For many years he is listed in the Boyd's City Directory under "Thomas B. Towner and Son." Thank you for this verification!! Did you say in an earlier email that Ms. Hutchinson's book is available at the Balch Library? And can be purchased from Willow Bend Books? Thanks! Patti ************** Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

I do not remember if there is a copy at Balch (I live in New Mexico) but you can check their online catalog. Also check the Heritage Book site to see if it is still in print. Pat Duncan GenNutLdn@msn.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <PattiB9460@aol.com> To: <valoudou@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 7:58 AM Subject: Re: [VALOUDOU] Apprentices, Poor children, bastards Loudoun Co. > Wow. That's exactly what we had heard! He was trained in the art of > wagon > making!! Interesting. He later moved into the District of Columbia and > entered the grocery business. For many years he is listed in the Boyd's > City > Directory under "Thomas B. Towner and Son." > > Thank you for this verification!! Did you say in an earlier email that > Ms. > Hutchinson's book is available at the Balch Library? And can be > purchased > from Willow Bend Books? > > Thanks! > Patti > >