Occupations Held by Petersburg's Free People of Color

Waiter in Hotel 

House Servant

Seamstress 

Fireman (railroad) 

Laborer 

Train Hand

Tobacco Stemmer 

Brick Layer 

Washerwoman 

Sawyer 

Fruit Seller

Nurse 

Tobacco Twister 

Drayman 

Porter 

Waiter 

Cupper and Leecher 

Barber 

Barber Apprentice 

Armstead Wilson

Cook 

Huckster 

Butcher 

Cartman 

Waterman 

Tobacco Prizer 

Shoemaker 

Fisherman 

Ditcher 

Sailor 

Blacksmith 

Brick Moulder 

Plasterer 

Carpenter 

Car Hand (railroad) 

Hackman 

Livery Keeper 

Musician 

Whitewasher 

Upholsterer 

Fishmonger 

Cooper 

Caulker 

Gardener 

Waggoner 

Wheelwright 

Miller 

Well Digger 

House Maid 

Stone Mason 

Painter 

Midwife 

Engineer 

Baptist Preacher

Finisher 

Carriage Driver 

Driver Furniture Wagon 

Factory Hand 

Ostler (Hostler)