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Marcus

Marcus Report 2 Oct 2017 09:58

Hi, I am looking into my Davidson ancestors from Cumberland.

In 1851 census most of the family are described as Hand Loom Weaver Ginghan
(or Gingham). Are they weavers of Gingham? or is it a term for something else??

Foe reference -

HO107 Piece 2432, Folio 160, pp10.

John Davidson 53, from Wigton, Cumberland
Ann 51
Margaret 24
Jane 20
Sarah 21
Ann 18
John J. F. 13
Mary 10

Last 2 were described as Bobbin Winders


Any clues??

Andrew

Andrew Report 2 Oct 2017 10:59

Looks like they were weaving the cloth.

This might help.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingham

Andy

Marcus

Marcus Report 2 Oct 2017 11:46

Thanks Andrew. I thought it was, but just had to check it out.......

Thanks again.

Chris Ho :)

Chris Ho :) Report 2 Oct 2017 12:06

Saw below, for example...

Chris :)

17 May 1851 - Preston Chronicle - Preston, Lancashire, England

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
“... woollen cloth trade at Bury is in a moderately healthy state; but trade in cotton mills is very dull indeed. The gingham hand-loom weavers at Radcliffe, Prestwich,. Pilkington, and vicinities, have not more than four or five days' work per week.

Marcus

Marcus Report 2 Oct 2017 18:07

Thanks Chris. I guess it must be very similar in Cumberland.

Thanks again !!