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LOCATION:

"The Golden Ball" was located on the north side of Duke of Gloucester Street on the western part of lot 53, between the brick shop of Dr. Gilmer to the west (lot 52) and the Carter brick house to the east (lot 53). James Craig called the shop, "The Golden Ball." Deeds to the property and archaeological excavations indicate that at one time a small, colonial house occupied the western side of lot 53.

HISTORY:

The earliest grantor seems to have been Richard Bland of Prince George County. On August 2, 1708, the Trustees of Williamsburg granted in a deed of lease unto Bland - for a consideration of 30 shillings - two lots denoted in the plat of the city by the numbers 53 and 54. The deed of release was ordered to be recorded August 28, 1708 (York County Records, Deeds and Bonds, III, 128; copy of the Act of 1699 in Appendix to Williamsburg In Virginia.)

Just what disposition was made of the lots from 1708 to 1716 is not known. Probably Bland did not comply with the stipulation to build upon the lots within 24 months. If this assumption is correct, either the lots reverted to the trustees or Bland could have disposed of his deed of lease to another, who, in turn, did not build upon the lot as directed by law. It is of record that "At a Court held for York County 16th July 1716, the Trustees Acknowledged ye Within Deed of Lease of Two Lotts or half acres of ye sd Land to Richd Bland on his macon [motion] it is admitted to Record." At any rate, on January 30, 1723/2[4] -2- lot 53 was conveyed to John Holloway¹ by the trustees of the city:

"January 30, 1723/24

Trustees, City of Williamsburg
to
Holloway, Gent., York Co.
Consideration: 15 shillings.

…
One certain lot of ground lying and being in the city of Williamsburg designed in the plan of the said city by the figures 53, with all woods…
Shall build within space of 24 months one or more good dwelling houses with brick chimney according to Act of Assembly 1705." (York County Records, III, Deeds and Bonds, 418.)

In May, 1724, Holloway conveyed lot 53 to Henry Bowcock.² The wording of the deed would lead one to believe that in the interval from January 30, 1723/24, to May 16, 1724, Holloway had built a house upon the lot:

"May 16, 1724.

Holloway, John
to
Bowcock, Henry
Consideration: 70 Pounds Current Money of Virginia.

One lot or half acre of land lying and being in the city of Williamsburg designed in the plot of the said city by the figures 53 with all houses…" (Ibid., 421.)

"At a Court held for York County May 18th 1724 John Holloway Esqr in open Court presented & acknowledged his deeds of Lease and Release for one lot of land lying in Wmsburgh in this County to Henry Bowcock at whose mocon the Same is admitted to record." (York County Records, Orders, Wills, XVI, 267.)

Bowcock's will brings no further light into the history of lot 53. Though he mentioned his wife as "sole executrix" of his estate, no detail as -3- to the lots or houses thereon is noted:

"… I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said wife, all my lands, lots, and tenements, slaves, goods and chattels and all other my estate of what kind soever and to her heirs and assigns forever.

I do hereby appoint my loving wife Mary Bowcock, sole executrix of this my last will and testament and do direct that she be not held to give security for the probate of this my will."[Recorded Feb. 16, 1730.]

(York County Records, Book 17, Orders, Wills, 43.)

After 1730, the records concerning lot 53 are blank until 1764. Whether the property was still in the possession of the Bowcock heirs, or not, it is impossible to know from the existing records.¹ Up to this point there had been no subdivision of lot 53. On June 1764, Edward² and Henrica Booker conveyed lot 53 to James Carter.³

The deed given in footnote #3, page 3 and on this page shows that James Carter subdivided lot 53. He still held the remaining three fourths of lot 53. Just what disposition Carter made of the remaining three fourths of lot 53 is given below.

On August 30, 1765 (fifteen days later) James Carter conveyed in a deed of lease to James Craig,¹ Jeweller, a section of lot 53 "to include 15 feet of the House where Craig now keeps his shop":

"August 30, 1765.

Carter, James-Surgeon of City of Williamsburg
Hester, his Wife
to
Craig, James-Jeweller of the said City
Consideration: 230 Pounds Current money-

One piece or part of Lot of Ground purchased by the said James Carter of Edward Booker and Henrica, his wife, lying and being on the North side of Duke of Gloucester Street in the City of Williamsburg aforesaid in the County of York, and bounded on the West by the -5- Lot of Doctr Gilmer, deceasd, on the South by a line from the corner of the said Gilmer's Lot down the said Street so as to include 15 feet of the House where the said Craig now keeps his Shop thence North through the said House including the said Shop a straight Course to the Northern Bounds of the said Lot and thence West to the said Gilmers lot together with the Privilege of a Passage 6 ft. wide on the back side and on the East end of the said House so as to have a way round the said House to the Main Street with all ways, Easements…Appurtenances…" (York County Records, VII, Deeds, 167.)

In the deed above, the house in which Craig kept shop is noted and the lot, sold to Craig, is bound on the west by the lot of Dr. Gilmer. Also, the boundary line from Duke of Gloucester Street passed in a straight course through the shop to the northern bounds of the lot. Thus, the house was divided into two sections by the boundary line. Craig reserved the privilege of a passage way on the east of six feet around the entire house as a way of access to the main street.

The archaeological report of 1931, as drawn by Mr. Ragland, shows two east walls to the Craig shop, and another wall to the west of the original west wall. If the inner east wall is considered as the original wall, there will be space enough (about six feet) between Craig's shop and the Carter house for a passage way. Otherwise, only 2 ½ feet lay between the two houses. It looks as though at some time previous to 1765 the original east wall of Craig's shop had been moved over in order to comply with the six foot passage reserved in the deed of August, 1765; and a new wall on the west had been constructed to take care of the size of the shop lost on the east by the change. (See map made by Mr. Knight, Department of Architecture, which is Illustration #1 of the Appendix; also see blue print of the Craig shop made by Ragland.)

In June, 1766, James Craig, jeweller, purchased of Carter another portion of the lot (the part on which the eastern half of the wooden shop was located). This purchase made Craig sole owner of the entire building. This piece of ground lay to the east and was 21 ¾ feet wide: -6-

"June 24, 1766.

Carter, James - Surgeon
Hester, his Wife
to
Craig, James - Jeweller
Consideration: 200 Pounds Current money

One piece or part of a lot of ground purchased by the said James Carter of Edward Booker and Henrica his wife lying and being on the North sid of the Duke of Gloucester Street in the city of Williamsburg, County of York and bounded on the West by the ground lately purchased by the said James Craig of the said James Carter on the Duke of Gloucester Street 21 feet 9 inches Eastwardly to the said James Carters Brick house or Shop and along and adjoining the Wall of the said House or shop a straight Course the whole length of the said Lot to Nicholson Street and along the said Street Westwardly 21 ¾" feet to the Ground of the said James Craig…" (York County Records, VII, Deeds, 183.)

From these two deeds to Craig, it is clear that there was an alley way between the Craig shop and the Carter house and that the distance from the Carter house across the alley to the west wall of Craig's building was 36 feet, 9 inches.

Several advertisements during 1766 and 1768 indicate that Craig was still in the jewelry business in Williamsburg, though none of these notices tell us the location of his shop:

[October 10, 1766]

"Just imported in the MATTY, Capt. FOX and to be sold at the subsciber's SHOP i[n] WILLIAMSBURG, A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF JEWELLERY, Plate and fine Cutlery Cheap, for Ready Money
JAMES CRAIG

N. B. The highest price for old GOLD and SILVER"

(Virginia Gazette, Purdie & Dixon.)

"April 7, 1768

Just imported from London - A CHOICE Assortment of JEWELLERY, PLATE, TOYS and fine CUTTLERY. There are some fine visual Spectacles fit for all ages…
JAMES CRAIG (Virginia Gazette, Purdie & Dixon.)

Other orders from Craig to Norton in London follow:

"Wmsburg Aril 21, 1768

Sir
…
You will please to get what things I wrote for from -7- Mr Robert Cruickshank Goldsmith in the Old Jewry, he is acquanted wt. my manner of Describing what things I want as I have had things from him, he will give you the highest price for the silver… I hope more please desire him to get ye Jewelers work, Toys & Cutlery from one Mr William Webb, the silver work Mr Cruickshank will make, I had some things was Bot. from Mr Webb latly I think was the best things I ever had since I came to Virga…
James Craig

P S Direct for me Goldsmith in Williamsburg"

(John Norton & Sons Merchants of London and Virginia, by Frances Norton Mason, 45, 46.)

It seems altogether reasonable to state, in view of what follows, that Craig's shop during these years was on lot 53 west. In 1770, George Gilmer rented for a period of four years a part of lot 52 to Jane Hunter,¹ milliner. The contract describes the Carter brick shop and the lot of Mr. James Craig as on the eastern boundary of her property (York County Records, Vol. 8, Deeds, 67).

In 1772, an advertisement in the Gazette placed James Craig's shop "At The Golden Ball" in Williamsburg. This is the earliest record yet found of his shop being named "The Golden Ball."

"October 1, 1772

JAMES CRAIG
At the GOLDEN BALL,
WILLIAMSBURG
Begs leave to inform the Publick that he has just got an eminent Hand, in the WATCH and CLOCK MAKING BUSINESS, who served a regular Apprenticeship to the same in Great Britain, and will be much obliged to those who favour him with their commands. He makes, and repairs, REPEATING HORIZONTAL, and STOP WATCHES, in the neatest and best manner.
JEWELLERY, GOLD, and SILVER WORK, (as usual, made in the neatest Manner, and on reasonable Terms, at the above Shop." (Virginia Gazette, Purdie & Dixon, eds.)

Craig evidently took with him Robert Bruce, watch and clock maker, as helper or partner. Bruce announced in the June 2, 1774 issue of the Gazette that he had moved from "Mr. Craig's at the Golden Ball to the opposite Side of Street." (Virginia Gazette, Purdie & Dixon.) And Craig followed with another notice on July 14, 1774, in which he placed himself "at The Golden Ball":

"JAMES CRAIG
At the GOLDEN BALL
WILLIAMSBURG
Begs Leave to inform the Publick that he has just got an eminent Hand, in the WATCH and CLOCK MAKING BUSINESS, who served a regular Apprenticeship to the same in Great Britain, and will be much obliged to those who favour him with their commands. He makes and repairs, REPEATING, HORIZONTAL, and STOP WATCHES, in the neatest and best Manner. JEWELLERY, GOLD and SILVER WORK, for ready Money only, at the above Shop." (Virginia Gazette, Purdie & Dixon, eds.)

James Craig¹ advertised his house and shop for sale in the Gazette of June 5, 1779:

"To be sold to the highest bidder for ready money, before the Raleigh door, on Thursday the 10th of June the house and shop the subscriber now lives in, with a garden, kitchen, stable, chairhouse, smokehouse, and dairy..."
(Virginia Gazette, Dixon & Nicholson, eds.)

Tax records for Williamsburg (1782) give James Craig as owner of 1/3 lot with valuation £2. Anna Craig is listed as owning ½ lot, value 1£. Also, the Gazette, in advertising for a lost gold watch, shows that there was a Mr. James Craig still living in Williamsburg. (Virginia Gazette or the American Advertiser, Hayes, ed., June 15, 1782.)

Close examination of the Frenchman's Map (1782) shows a small house on what seems to be the western part of lot 53. This small house is close to or wedged in between two larger houses. There are outhouses behind the small house.

In a list of heads of families for 1782, a James Craig appears in Williamsburg as head of a family of five (Census of 1790 - Heads of Families). A James Craig was an owner of a lot or lots in the city in 1782. (William and Mary Quarterly, XI, 114.) In 1790, James Craig paid tax on 1/3 lot, valued at 12£ (Williamsburg Tax Records). Records in 1792 record that a James Craig had two tithables in Williamsburg. (York County Records, File B-100, York County Clerk's Office.)

At his death, James Craig provided by will, Dec. 13, 1793, that his lots and houses in Williamsburg should fall to his daughter, Ann, and at her death to his son, Adam Craig, and his heirs. Craig's will was probated on June 16, 1794:

"…I give to my daughter Anne Miller,^[1] wife of David Miller, my houses and lots in the city of Williamsburg for her life and after her death, I give the said houses to my son Adam Craig and his heirs forever.
…" (York County Records, Wills, Inventories, Vol. 23, 401.)

The College Map (ca. 1790) gives Davis as the owner of lot 53. From a study of the James Carter house history (eastern part of lot 53), it is seen that Davis did not own the entire lot but only the eastern part. Davis, -10- in an insurance policy of May, 1806, located his store (which was Carter's brick store) on the north side of main street between the Raleigh Tavern (Philip Moody) and the lot of James Craig decd. (See policy No. 647, page 42 of the Map Book, Department of Research.)

In 1806, the tax records show Robert Miller¹ as having ¾ of a lot "Via Craige." A ¾ lot is taxed in David Miller's name from 1810 through 1820. The value is given as $100. In 1820, the property is listed under the name of "Ann Miller." The lot is valued at $975, including buildings.² The property continued in the name of Ann Miller until 1847.³ From 1840 to 1847 the property is valued at $1000. (Tax Records for Williamsburg, Illustration #2.)

From the Southall Papers, one finds that George Southall, lawyer of Williamsburg, settled the David Miller estate for the Craig heirs. According to the will (given on page 9) of James Craig, the lot and houses passed to Anne Miller, and after her death to Adam Craig⁴ and to his heirs. Some time later Robert Stanard of Richmond was administrator of the estate of Adam Craig. Stanard's reply to a letter of Southall's, relating to the estate and dated October 3, 1845 is -11- October 3, 1845, is given as follows:

"I had been informed that the house and lot that was occupied by Mrs Miller would at her death belong to the estate of Mr. Craig but did not know until I received your letter that the information was correct much less the manner in which the title was derived.

"The will of A. Craig devised all his estate, except the provision he made for his widow to his exors for sale and distribution among his children (except his eldest for whom he had made provision in western lands) and the reversionary interest in the house and lot in Williamsburg are of course comprehended in the devise. After the death of the exor I qualified as his admr d b n with will annexed and it will devolve on me to dispose of the house & Lot in Williamsburg. I authorize you to take possession of it on any terms you may think reasonable and hold it until an opportunity may offer to make sale of publicly or otherwise."(Southall Papers, Folder 47.)

In conformity with the plan outlined in this letter, the property was offered for sale and described as follows:

March 18, 1846

"A House & Lot
In the City of Williamsburg
For Sale.
On Tuesday, the 31st March,
I shall offer for sale, at public auction,
The House & Lot
In the City of Williamsburg, lately occupied by Mrs. Miller.
It is eligibly situated, in a central part of the City
The terms will be the purchase money in three equal installments…"

[Endorsements on back in writing:]

"Robert Stanard admin &c of Ad: Craig
Power of Attorney. Receipt &c for purchase
money of House & Lot $550.00
31 March 1846"

"William B. Stanard is authorized to make the sale…
Robert Stanard
adm de b. non with will annexed
of Adam Craig Deceased."

"$650.00 Received of Mr Geo W: Southall his check on the Farmers Bank of Virginia for six hundred & fifty dollars being in full of purchase of the house & lot within described & sold by Ro. Stanard as admin de bonis non of Adam Craig deceased -
W. B. Stanard" (Southall Papers, Folder 133, Legal Cases and Estates James City County.)

In 1847 and in 1850, George W. Southall was listed in the tax accounts with one lot valued at $1000. Southall died intestate in November, 1851. As nephew, Robert A. Bright was entitled to a fourth part of Southall's estate. (Samuel F. Bright, guardian of R. A. Bright, to the Circuit Court of Law and Chancery for James City and Williamsburg - Southall Papers, Folder 351.) The following decree was issued by the Superior Court of James City County in connection with Bright's interest:

"…
"The Court being of the opinion that it would promote the interest of the infant defendant Robert A. Bright to sell the real estate in the bill mentioned descended to the said infant from George W. Southall deceased… described in said bill as follows…
"5th. a lot of land with the houses thereon. on the north side of Main St. adjoining the store house of Wm W. Vest known as 'Miller's lot,' Valued at $800-" (Southall Papers.)

In 1854, Southall's estate was taxed for a lot "Known as the Miller Lot" with a total valuation of $850. (See Illustration #2 of the Appendix.) A house and lot of the same value were charged to Southall's estate in 1859. In 1861, the tax transfers from G. W. Southall by S. F. Bright Comr record that that property "On Main Street adjoining Vests new Store ^[1] had come into the possession of William H. Lee.

During the Civil War period the Craig (Lee) house had this appearance according to two citizens who recall that time:

"The next house east [of Kinnamon Store] was an old story-and-a-half frame building with dormer windows and shed attached to the rear. Up to a few years ago, the brick wall was hard against the eastern side of the house. This wall was the western end of a big brick building with stone steps in front. This was then the leading mercantile establishment in the city, and was on the lot next to the Raleigh Tavern, and separated from it only by a -13- four foot alley." (John S. Charles, "Recollections of Williamsburg," p. 45, typed mss. in Research Department.)

"Next [on the west] to the Tavern [Raleigh] was the Lee house, a quaint story-and-a-half house with two front entrances on Duke of Gloucester Street, built high from the street on a four or five foot foundation. Steps led up to two small platform porches." (Mrs. Victoria Lee, "Williamsburg in 1861," p. 73, typed mss. in Research Department.)

The chain of title to this property, as given below, can be found in detail in the Transcript of Title, Department of Research. On December 21, 1868, William H. Lee conveyed a lot to Edward M. Lee, in trust for the use and benefit of Susan H. Lee, wife of said William H. Lee. The description contained in the deed is as follows:

"That certain lot of land, with the buildings thereon, bound on the North by Back Street, South by Main Street, East by the property of W. W. Vest and on the West by the property of A. Hofheimer…" (Williamsburg and James City County, Will and Deed Book I, 155.)

By deed dated January 28, 1869, Susan H. Lee and Edwrd M. Lee, trustee, conveyed to John H. Barlow, trustee, an undivided one-half interest in the above mentioned property, for the use and benefit of Sarah H. Lee, the wife of Francis H. Lee. The deed, also, gives to the said Sarah H. Lee the unrestricted right to dispose of the same in any manner which she may see fit. It appears from the deed that Sarah H. Lee was the step-daughter of Susan H. Lee.¹ (Williamsburg and James City County, Wills and Deed Book I, 160.)

Two suits in chancery were instituted in 1887 concerning this property. The first, in regard to a settlement of a partnership of which -14- E. M. Lee was a member, involved indebtedness; the other, concerned an undivided one-half interest in the property left to his widow, Victoria Lee, Pet Lee and E. M. Lee, Jr. as his heirs at law. In May, 1892, a special commissioner was appointed to sell the above property at public auction. By deed dated May 16, 1893, William H. E. Morecock, special commissioner in the above chancery suits, conveyed a lot of land, described on page 13, to B. D. Peachy, with special warranty:

"All that certain lot of land, together with the buildings theron, commonly known as the 'Lee Lot,' and bounded as follows: On the South by Main Street, [on the] East by the lot of M. R. Harrell, on the North by Street, and on the West by the lot of G. Teiser, or now, D. Lichenstein…" (Williamsburg James City County, Wills and Deed Book II, 486-487.)

By a deed dated September 20, 1906, Bathurst D. Peachy and Mary Peachy, his wife, conveyed the said lot of land to Edward W. Warburton, with general warranty deed (Williamsburg and James City County Wills and Deed Book V, 341). In 1912, Warburton conveyed the said lot of land to Martha M. Dana, with general warranty, describing said lot as fronting 41 feet on Duke of Gloucester Street and extending back in a northerly direction the distance of 165 feet to the lot reserved by the grantor. (Williamsburg and James City County Wills and Deed Book VI, 279.) On October 3, 1917, Martha M. Dana and H. W. Dana, her husband, conveyed the said lot to the Peninsula Bank & Trust Company, trustees to secure payment of a note for $2000. (Williamsburg and James City County Wills and Deed Book VIII, 619.) The trust deed was released in November, 1918 and on the 8th of November, Martha M. Dana and H. W. Dana conveyed the lot to John Armistead, with general warranty (Ibid., 174). By deed dated November 8, 1918, John Armistead and Bertha J. Armistead, his wife, conveyed said property to F. R. Savage, trustee, to secure the Peninsula Bank & Trust Company the payment of a note of $2800. (Williamsburg and James City County Wills and Deed Book VIII, 176.) On July 28, 1922, John Armistead conveyed -15- said lot of land to Bertha J. Armistead, his wife, and the grantee assumed the payment of the balance on the last above mentioned deed of trust (Williamsburg and James City County Wills and Deed Book IX, 417.)

Williamsburg Holding Corporation bought this property from Bertha J. Armistead and John Armistead, her husband, by deed dated May 28, 1930 (Williamsburg and James City County Wills and Deed Book XIV, 274).

In his archaeological report on Block 17, Mr. Herbert Ragland comments as follows on the house, foundation and boundaries of the property under study:

"An old colored woman, the mother of William Baker, the sexton of Bruton Parish Church, who worked for Mr. Vest, said that Vest's store [Carter's Brick Store] was very close to the house west of it, the old Lee house - that there was just enough room for a person to walk between the two buildings. Her statement has been verified for the east foundation wall of the Lee House recently uncovered is actually 2' 1 ½" west of the west wall of the Carter (later Vest) building…

"At the time of the Civil War and until its removal in 1907, the building on this site was known as the Lee House. Mr. Edward Lee, who works in the Williamsburg Post Office, told me that he pulled the building down in 1907, and that his grandfather had lived in the house… Both Mr. Lee and Miss Kitty Morecock told me that the Lee House was a story and a half building with a gable roof and dormer windows front and back, two rooms on the first floor on the street side, and one or two behind, a hall at the eastern end of the house, running straight through the building with doors to the hall from the front and back."

(Report, Jan. 5, 1931 - in Dept. of Research.)

In 1933, Williamsburg Holding Corporation conveyed the property to John D. Rockefeller, Jr. by deed dated December 27, 1933. (See Folder 1280, No. 1, Item 10-III, Accounting Department.) The property was then conveyed by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Colonial Williamsburg, Inc. by deed dated December 27, 1933. (See Folder 1280, No. 2, Accounting Department.)

SUMMARY:

In a deed of release of date August 28, 1708, the trustees of Williamsburg granted unto Richard Bland of Prince George County two lots denoted by -16- the numbers 53 and 54. Bland may not have complied with the law regarding building because on January 30, 1723/24 the lots were conveyed by the trustees of the city to John Holloway. In May, 1724, Holloway sold lot 53 to Henry Bowcock. Little is known about lot 53 from 1724 to 1764 at which latter date Edward and Henrica Booker conveyed to James Carter their interests in lot 53. Carter allowed his brother, John Carter, "one full forth part" of lot 53 on August 15, 1765, and held the remaining three-fourths part himself. Fifteen days later, August 30, 1765, Carter (James) conveyed to James Craig that part of lot 53 "to include 15 feet of the House where the said Craig now keeps his Shop." In June, 1755, Craig purchased another portion of Carter's lot - the part on which the eastern half of the wooden shop was located. This purchase gave Craig entire ownership of the building. At his death in 1793 James Craig provided, by will, that his lots and houses in Williamsburg should become the property of his daughter, Ann Craig Miller, wife of David Miller, and after her death the property should descend to his son, Adam Craig, and his heirs. The property continued in the name of Ann Miller from 1820 to 1847. George W. Southall, acquired the property in 1847. In 1852, Robert A. Bright, nephew of Southall, came into possession as Southall's heir of "a lot of land with houses thereon, on the north side of Main street adjoining the store house of Wm W. Vest, known as 'Miller's lot,' Valued at eight hundred dollars." (Southall Papers, Folder 126.) This property came into the full possession of William H. Lee about 1861 according to the tax transfers. Lee had held certain claim to the property in 1857. (Southall Papers, Folder 126.) From 1868 to the present time, the chain of title can be found, as prepared by B. D. Peachy, attorney, in the Accounting Department of Colonial Williamsburg, Inc.

NEW MATERIAL USED (not used in former house history of Craig Shop)

• 1.Material from Southall Papers and Anderson Account Books
• 2.Insurance policy (1823) of James Davis
• 3.Further material from tax records in State Archives

Illustration #1
Craig Shop

PHOTOSTAT COPY OF THE WILILAMSBURG PLAT IN "WILLIAMSBURG, THE OLD COLONIAL CAPITOL" BY LYON G. TYLER

Illustration #2
Craig Shop
Tax Records

[Note: From photostats of tax records in Research Department. Photostats of records of intervening years not yet available.]

[HANDWRITTEN NOTE]

Rob't Bruce
Watch and
Clock maker 1772-1774
Craig - watch & clock maker
(apprenticed in London 1779) [illegible] for sale 1793

[HANDWRITTEN NOTE]

1752 Craig advertised
"a new Assortment of silver work

VA Gazette 1746
Wm Parks Sept 25 1746 James Craig, "Jewler"
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF JEWELLERY, Plate and fine cutlery cheap, for Ready Money
James Craig

NB The highest price for old Gold and Silver

A CHOICE Assortment of JEWELLERY, PLATE, TOYS, and fine CUTLERY

J. C. advertised "at the GOLDEN BALL" often

A neat assortment of GOLD and SILVER WORK