North Carolina Architects and Builders - A Biographical Dictionary

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Bragg, Thomas, Sr. (1778-1851)

Trades:
  • Carpenter/Joiner;
  • Builder
Work Locations:
  • Bertie County;
  • Franklin County;
  • Northampton County ...

Thomas Bragg, Sr. (1778-1851), was a prominent house carpenter whose work in the plantation counties along the Virginia border included houses, churches, and other buildings in Federal and Greek Revival styles. He was born in Craven County, son of Hannah Tolson Bragg (b. 1742) and John Bragg (1741-1816), a pilot and native of Carteret...

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...

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