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1881 census help with deciphering

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Quoy

Quoy Report 12 Aug 2011 18:43

Jarvis Smedley 1866 born Stapleford
father Joseph Smedley 1842 Stapleford living Long Eaton Derbyshire

could you help decipher Josephs retired occupation please

Joy

Joy Report 12 Aug 2011 18:48

Retired publican, though the transcription states publisher.

Quoy

Quoy Report 12 Aug 2011 18:51

Thanks Joy and Sue
have just gone to the 1871 and he is a publican

Joy

Joy Report 12 Aug 2011 18:52

You're welcome.

Yes. Jarvis is a lace threader :-)