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Help reading an occupation please

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Helen

Helen Report 3 Aug 2007 19:29

Unfortunately in the 1881 census William Snr is a scavanger (I was hoping to find that he'd had a turn of bad luck!) and William Jnr is a Painter (house rather than portrait I think!) so neither tie in......sigh! Thanks for taking a look! Helen.

Sue

Sue Report 3 Aug 2007 19:27

Really faint isn't it but I thought the first William if I'm looking at the right one says Porter & A............., can't make out the second word to it. The younger William I thought it said Labourer but spelt wrongly.

Jane Gateshead Girl

Jane Gateshead Girl Report 3 Aug 2007 19:24

I see what you mean - its a really bad copy. I think William Snr is a Porter & ? and William Junior is an Engineer. But not 100% sure, maybe some one else can see better. Do you have them in other census with occupations that may give a clue? regards Jane

Helen

Helen Report 3 Aug 2007 19:16

Hi After some pretty convoluted searching I have found my family of Spacies on 1871 census - mis transcribed as Spain - only problem I can't read the occupations of either Williams! Can anyone help? For referance - RG10 Piece 4689 Folio 82 page 22. Would really appreciate this Thanks Helen.