People practicing a variety of trades and skills lived and worked at Monticello. A listing of these trades appears below.
Note: All involve both free (F) and enslaved (E) workers, unless otherwise noted.
Plower (E)
Gardener
Shepherd (E)
Miller
Engrafter (F)
Overseer
Charcoalburner
Sawyer
Carpenter
Joiner
Cabinetmaker
Wheelwright
Carriagemaker (wooden parts)
Millwright (F)
Cooper
Basketmaker (E)
Blacksmith
Nailmaker
Tinsmith
Carriagemaker (metal parts)
Spinner/Carder/Quiller (E)
Weaver
Dyer
Seamstress/Tailor
Shoemaker
Brickmaker
Bricklayer
Limeburner (E)
Stonecutter
Stonemason
Glazier
Plasterer
Painter
Roofer
Launderer (E)
Cook (E)
Dairy workers (E)
Brewer
Soap Maker (E)
Candle Maker(E)
Butler (E)
Barber/hairdresser (E)
Lady's maid/valet (E)
House maid (ES)
Midwife
Postillion (E)
Coachman (E)
Hostler (E)
Wagoner/Carter
Waterman
- Lucia Stanton, 1996
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