The work of a stonemason might be recorded in the parish surveyor’s accounts as his skills were often called upon to oversee the repair of the highways. Check census returns and directories …

Jan 22, 2015 · Stonemasons, circa 1906, Fort Worth, Texas. Source: Hometownbyhandlebar.com . The earliest American homes were built with stones gathered from open fields or unearthed …

Can anyone tell me the social position of the stonemason in the 1800's in Dumfrieshire. Was he classified as a servant? Did he travel around farms to perform his job or did he have a static …

Stonemasonry or stonecraft is the creation of buildings, structures, and sculpture using stone as the primary material. Stonemasonry is the craft of shaping and arranging stones, often …

Apr 27, 2023 · Stonemasons are frequently found in turnpike trust records being paid for building or repairing bridges, tollhouses or milestones. There is an index of stonemasons, and another …

This is a list of monumental masons, also known as memorial masons, and gravestone carvers: Bartlett Adams (1776–1828). Popular gravestone carver of Portland, Maine in the late 18th …

It was carried out between November 2015 and April 2017 and documents the experiences of stonemasons based in Cork throughout the twentieth century. The interviews were carried out …

Feb 3, 2010 · The January 2007 issue of "Your Family Tree" has an article about stonemasons which covers many different aspects including some historical background. The earlier you go …

Stonemasons of England, Ireland and Wales between July 1836-April 1921. The index contains over 25,000 entries and includes some additional information relating to applications for

By 1858, the eight hour working day had become the standard condition for stonemasons in NSW and Victoria, although it was quite some time before this ideal was achieved in other states …