North Carolina Architects and Builders - A Biographical Dictionary

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Holt, Jacob W. (1811-1880)

Trades:
  • Contractor;
  • Carpenter/Joiner;
  • Builder
Work Locations:
  • Franklin County;
  • Granville County;
  • Halifax County ...

Jacob W. Holt (March 30, 1811-September 21, 1880) was a Virginia-born carpenter, builder, and contractor who moved to Warrenton, North Carolina, and established one of the state's largest antebellum building firms. His work covered several counties in North Carolina and Virginia. Drawing upon popular architectural books, he developed a distinctive style that encompassed Greek...

Thrower, James R. (b. ca. 1825)

Trades:
  • Carpenter/Joiner
Work Locations:
  • Vance County;
  • Warren County

James R. Thrower (b. ca. 1825), was a carpenter active in Warren and nearby counties in the middle and late 19th century. Born in Halifax County, North Carolina, the 25-year old carpenter was listed in 1850 among several journeymen carpenters in the Warrenton household of builder Jacob W. Holt. He is one of the...

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