Morning, fellow Histarchers,
Does anyone have an address for the Chesterfield Historical Society?
BJH

Barbara J Hickman, Staff Archeologist
Archeological Studies Program
Environmental Affairs Division, TxDOT
Telephone: 512.416.2637
Fax: 512.416.2643

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I am sorry to have to confirm the passing of Dan Weiskotten on May 6,
2005. The obituary is in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and is quoted
below.

Lyle Browning



Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 5/9/2005:

Daniel Herman Weiskotten of Richmond, 45, died unexpectedly on May 6,
2005. Dan was the acting director of the Chesterfield Historical
Society. He was the son of Herman Gates Weiskotten Jr. and Kathryn
Morrow Weiskotten. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Ley
Weiskotten.
Dan was born in Syracuse, N.Y., and lived and worked in Upstate New
York for most of his life. Dan received his bachelor's degree in
anthropology and his master's degree in archaeology and public history
from State University of New York at Albany, and worked as an
archaeologist in New York State prior to moving to Richmond, Va. Dan
also worked in Cazenovia at Lorenzo State Historic Site and served as
the town's historian. Even after he moved to Virginia, he continued to
share his knowledge of the history of Cazenovia and its past citizens
through his website: rootsweb.com/~nyccazen/. He was a member of the
New York State Archaeological Association, Chittenango Landing Canal
Boat Museum, a member of the Mount Independence Coalition and a
corresponding member of the New York Archaeological Council. His job
in
Chesterfield County allowed him to pursue his lifelong interest in
history, archaeology and education. Dan also volunteered his time and
talents to the Virginia Association of Museums and the Citie of
Henricus. Dan was happiest exploring old cemeteries and rural byways
with his dogs, and in the dirt, whether teaching children about
archaeology or gardening. He was a skilled woodworker and was always
in
the middle of several projects in his historic Northside Richmond
home.
In addition to his wife, Dan is survived by an aunt, four brothers, a
sister and several nieces and nephews. A private committal service
will
be held in Cazenovia, New York, and a memorial reception will be held
at Magnolia Grange later in the month. In lieu of flowers, donations
in
his memory may be made to the Chesterfield Historical Society.