cant read occupation....

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Member Since: April 2009 Posts: 32 Send Message	Elaine	Report	21 Oct 2009 22:38
Member Since: April 2009 Posts: 32 Send Message	i am looking up robert gander born 1855 hackney, i cant make out his fathers occupation, anyone help please?
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 26,137 Send Message	Gwyn in Kent	Report	21 Oct 2009 22:46
	Not sure what it means, but in 1861 it looks like he was a Twine shinner. Gwyn
Member Since: April 2009 Posts: 32 Send Message	Elaine	Report	21 Oct 2009 22:48
Member Since: April 2009 Posts: 32 Send Message	Yeah I agree, thanks gwen!!
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 23,482 Send Message	MargaretM	Report	21 Oct 2009 23:04
	I believe it's twine spinner. Look at the bottom part of the p under the line.
	Researching: Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 26,137 Send Message	Gwyn in Kent	Report	21 Oct 2009 23:44
	Yes....I agree Margaret. John (junior's ) record is clearer, but obviously the same occupation. Gwyn